Water-Saving Showerheads
Last reviewed September 2026NES Editorial, checked by the Billing & Compliance team
The average family uses about 40 gallons a day showering. A certified low-flow showerhead cuts that without a weak shower. Here is how to choose one.
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What is a water-saving showerhead?
A water-saving showerhead uses less than 2.0 gallons per minute, compared with up to 2.5 GPM for a standard model, by aerating the stream or using a high-speed oscillating spray. The EPA says the average family can save up to 2,700 gallons a year by switching to a WaterSense-labeled showerhead, which also lowers the energy used to heat the water.
What to look for
- A flow rate under 2.0 GPM, with 1.75 GPM a good balance of savings and feel
- The WaterSense label for verified efficiency and performance
- Pressure-compensating design, so the spray stays strong on low water pressure
- Your preferred spray type, aerating for a fuller stream or laminar for individual streams
- Easy cleaning, since mineral buildup can reduce flow over time
Why it matters for multifamily owners
Showers are one of the largest indoor water uses, so efficient showerheads make a real dent in a property's water and sewer bill. They are low cost, quick to install during turnover, and they pair naturally with submetering.
10 water-saving showerheads worth a look
Pick the flow, finish, and spray that fit your units. Ten low-flow heads that still feel strong:
- Nosame handheld showerhead (1.6 GPM)
Chrome handheld with an on/off pause switch and dense micro nozzles for added pressure.
- Junisel ionic handheld showerhead (1.8 GPM)
Three spray modes and a stainless hose, with mineral balls that filter the water.
- Nosame LED handheld showerhead (1.6 GPM)
Handheld head that lights up by water flow with no batteries, using micro nozzle pressure.
- Zurn Z7000-S9 (1.5 GPM)
A simple round chrome head with a non-removable flow compensator and massage settings.
- Speakman Neo Exhilaration handheld (1.5 GPM)
Polished chrome handheld with a self-cleaning design that needs little maintenance.
- Speakman Rainier fixed head (1.5 GPM)
A square brushed-nickel head with turbine engines that keep the spray strong and corrosion resistant.
- Matte-black high-efficiency head (1.5 GPM)
Solid-brass head on a swivel ball joint with two replaceable steel filters, for low-pressure baths.
- Waterpik PowerSpray+ (2.0 GPM)
Chrome head with four spray settings, including a pulsating massage, and an easy install.
- Voolan rain shower head (1.8 GPM)
A 12-inch stainless rainfall head on a swivel connector, certified for California's flow limit.
- High-pressure massaging head (1.8 GPM)
Boosting-mist head with self-cleaning silicone nozzles, lightweight and easy to fit.
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