High-performing, water-saving fixtures are designed like straws, delivering minimal water. However, America's plumbing pipes resemble fire hoses, causing inefficient water use and increased disease risks.
Most plumbing systems were designed under outdated assumptions from the 1940s, needing to support high flow rates, which no longer match modern water-saving fixtures utilized by homeowners.
Even with multiple appliances in use simultaneously, the actual water demand does not require the oversized capacity historically planned for in plumbing designs.
It is crucial for homeowners and builders to advocate for right-sized pipes in new projects, especially as climate change exacerbates drought conditions, making water efficiency imperative.
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