Water-Saving Faucets for Your Home or Apartment
Last reviewed September 2026NES Editorial, checked by the Billing & Compliance team
Swapping old faucets for efficient ones can save hundreds of gallons a year per unit, with no drop in performance. Here is what to look for.
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What makes a faucet water-saving?
A water-saving faucet has a flow rate of 1.5 gallons per minute or less, compared with about 2.5 GPM for a standard faucet. The lower flow does not hurt performance, because the aerator mixes air into the stream. It also cuts energy use, since less hot water is drawn. For multifamily owners, efficient faucets across many units add up to real water and sewer savings.
What to look for
- A flow rate of 1.5 GPM or less, shown on the packaging or the aerator
- The WaterSense label, which the EPA gives to fixtures that save water and still perform
- A quality aerator, which keeps pressure strong while using less water
- A durable finish that holds up to heavy tenant use and frequent cleaning
- Easy aerator access, so maintenance can clean or replace it without a full faucet swap
Why it matters for multifamily owners
Across a property with many units, a small per-faucet saving multiplies fast, and it lowers both water and water-heating cost. Efficient fixtures pair well with submetering, because residents see the benefit of conserving directly on their own bill.
8 water-saving faucets worth a look
Confirm the spec and finish that fit your units. Eight models that hold a low flow rate without a weak stream:
- Hansgrohe Logis (1.2 GPM)
A one-handle brass bathroom faucet with an aerated spray that splashes less than a standard tap.
- Self-closing metering faucet (timed shutoff)
Push-type faucet that closes after four to six seconds, good for shared or high-traffic bathrooms.
- Symmons SLS-7000 SCOT metering faucet (0.5 GPM)
Brass metering faucet that shuts off after each cycle, limited to about a quarter gallon per use.
- KES single-hole waterfall faucet (1.2 GPM)
Matte-black stainless steel with a ceramic disc cartridge, built to resist drips and corrosion.
- Proflo PFWSC1390 gooseneck bar faucet (1.2 GPM)
A high-arch kitchen or bar faucet with wrist-blade handles for easy dish washing.
- Grohe Eurosmart widespread faucet (1.2 GPM)
A two-handle, three-hole brass bathroom faucet for owners who prefer separate hot and cold.
- Moen 8884 Commercial M-Press faucet (0.5 GPM)
A chrome lever-handle lavatory faucet built for commercial and common-area sinks.
- Touchless sensor faucet (motion shutoff)
Water stops the moment hands leave the stream, which cuts waste in busy bathrooms.
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