FAQ: How can I reduce water consumption in my bathroom?

We use around 150 liters of water for a 10-minute shower. On top of this, we also wash our hands regularly. So each of us uses an enormous amount of (hot) water - every day! This high consumption is not only bad for the environment, but also for our wallets. This is because heating the water consumes a large amount of energy, which has an impact on operating costs. The good news is that there are several ways to reduce water consumption in the bathroom, showers and washbasins:

• With the ecowaterjet system from Rabmer, water consumption can be reduced by up to 50% to around 7 liters per minute and - most importantly - showering comfort is fully maintained. For hand wash basins, we recommend using the ecowaterjet DFB 5l, a standard flow reducer that limits consumption to 5 liters/min while ensuring a full water jet. This can save around € 100 per person per year.
• As an alternative to the ecowaterjet, commercially available economy shower heads can also be used, but these have the disadvantage that saving water automatically leads to a loss of pressure and therefore reduced showering comfort. Economy shower heads reduce the flow rate to around 9-10 l/min, which means that the savings effect is less than with the ecowaterjet.
• Existing shower heads can also be retrofitted with a commercially available water-saving insert (small plastic parts that are inserted into the shower head) to create energy-saving shower heads, but here too the following applies: the flow rate is reduced to (only) 9-10 l/min and showering comfort is reduced.
• Of course, user behavior also plays a major role:
  • Shorter shower times: Try to shorten your shower time. The less time you spend in the shower, the less water is used.
  • Turning off the tap while soaping up: Turn off the tap while soaping up to save water and only turn it on again when you are ready to rinse off.
  • And as we already know: Showering instead of bathing. Showers generally use less water than a full bath. So if possible, choose a shower instead of a bath.
• Repair leaking taps:
  Even small leaks can lead to large water wastage. Make sure that all taps are properly sealed to avoid unnecessary water loss.
• Use a cistern with an economy function:
  Modern toilets often offer the option of adjusting the flush. Reduce the amount of water per flush to save water automatically.

We wish you every success in saving water!