Federal law since 1994 mandates that all showerheads sold in the United States use 2.5 gpm or less. If you are in the market for a new faucet, you have plenty of products to choose from that are more efficient than the minimum required by law. Select kitchen and laundry room faucets that use no more than 1.8 gpm. Select bathroom faucets that use no more than 1.2 gpm.

Shopping for a new showerhead can be confusing—there are hundreds of models to choose from. To help you make a good choice for the environment and to keep your water and energy bills in check, we're highlighting a handful of some of the most water-efficient showerheads and handheld showers on the market. Each of these WaterSense–labeled showerheads and handheld showers is designed to use no more than 1.75 gallons per minute.