The Code also emphasizes the need for reducing the average level of water consumption of residences as well. Current homeowners have already taken steps or are carrying out the necessary actions to make sure that they meet the standards and will be in full compliance as well by 2016. And of course, property investors and businesses involved in the construction of new houses and other residential building are already strictly following the standards set in this code with their new projects.
CHS lists the appliances and features usually found and use at home that have to be paid close attention to when it comes to water usage and consumption. The shower is of course, stated in this list.
It is a well-known fact that the shower is one of the most water-consuming fixtures in any household. When you take a ten minute shower, you use about 3.79 liters of water already. The longer you take a shower, the more water you will consume and sadly, will waste. That’s why in general, people are recommended to take short and quick showers to avoid wasting water unnecessarily.
There are also newer shower water systems now that you can install and use in your bathrooms that are more energy-efficient and that can help you meet the requirements and standards set by the CHS.
Digital showers. With this innovative shower system, you can customise the shower settings to suit your requirements and preferences. You can tinker with the shower’s warm-up modes and temperatures. It also has an “eco-setting” so that you can enjoy an economical shower anytime. This “eco-setting” helps you save time and reduces the energy output significantly.
Electric showers. With an electric shower system, water is heated inside a specialized control box, before the shower will be turned on, anytime. This is considered an energy-efficient system since water will only be heated when it is needed or when you turn it on and not continuously, like what the conventional water and shower heaters do.
Water recycling showers. With this highly-innovative shower system, recycled water is dispensed from the shower. The recycling process starts with shower water captured in a specialised drain and then pumped through a recirculation circuit. The water is filtered three times, heat pasteurized, diluted with 30% fresh drinking water and can be immediately re-used. With this system, households will enjoy a 70% savings and reduction in water and electricity consumption.
Get more details about the acceptable Code for Sustainable Homes showers here.