Shower consciously, live sustainably

Water consumption when showering: how to conserve valuable resources

Safe drinking water is a valuable resource that is unevenly distributed around the world. In water-scarce countries, it is vital to use it sparingly. But even in water-rich regions, constant investment must be made in its treatment. In this article, we would like to show you how you can significantly reduce your water consumption when showering. How you can reduce your CO2 footprint in the bathroom and save money. How do you do that? With water-saving showers, resource-saving taps and sustainable technologies that enable you to use water responsibly.

Showering man with hansgrohe overhead shower.
Water-saving showers will also pamper you and give you the feeling that you are doing something good for the environment when you shower.

How much water do you use in the shower?

Hardly anyone can give a precise answer to this question. The statistics say that the average shower head from hansgrohe without water-saving technology consumes between five and 15 liters per minute. Take, for example, a person from Germany and their showering behavior in 2022: He or she showers two to three times a week – and for six to ten minutes. That adds up to a lot of water consumption per capita. Every single liter requires heat energy unless you take an ice-cold shower. However, the average showerer is a hot showerer.

No matter how often, how long or how hot you personally shower: How do you like it when you consume 40 to 60 percent less water would be better than usual? What are the advantages?

  • They would conserve the valuable resource of water.
  • They would save valuable energy and CO2.
  • You would reduce your water and energy bills.

Save on water - not on comfort

Woman relaxing under a rain shower.
How do you reduce your water consumption per shower? It's simple: put an energy-saving technology in your shower to work for you.

Less water, less energy, lower costs: the hansgrohe product makers also think this is a brilliant idea. And so an entire research and development laboratory is working on developing the reduce water flow in shower heads as far as possible. There is only one downward limit: if shower comfort were to suffer. A trickling trickle - that would be a no-go for one of the leading suppliers of wellness showers.

The Minimax principle of showering pleasure: 6 liters per minute

Minimum water consumption, maximum comfort: consumers can be sure that every economy shower from hansgrohe brings conscious showering pleasure. The brand has succeeded in developing showers whose water consumption reduced to six liters per minute is. Even the 8- or 9-liter showers are still real savings wonders. 

EcoSmart: reduce flow rate = reduce water consumption when showering

The sustainable technology that helps you save a lot of water and energy is called EcoSmart. It throttles the water flow that passes through the shower head per minute – and thus reduces water consumption overall when showering.

  • In percentages: Showers with EcoSmart technology consumeup to 40 percent less water than hansgrohe showers without this clever technology. With EcoSmart+ there areup to 60 percent.
     
  • In liters: hansgrohe overhead and hand showers with EcoSmart consume only 8 l/min,with EcoSmart+ are only 6 l/min or even less (in each case at 3 bar)  
     
  • In euros: Let's say there are two of you and you heat with gas. With a 9-liter hand shower you could save water and energy costs of up to 439 euros per year. With the savings of up to 42,705 liters two buildings could be preserved for a year.

Shower with our planet in mind!

The savings principle is as simple as it is ingenious: EcoSmart reduces water and energy costs and conserves precious resources. For sustainable showering pleasure and a positive carbon footprint.

The purchase of a water-saving shower, such as Raindance Select, therefore quickly pays for itself. Would you like to know how high the savings potential in your household actually is?

  • The Water saving calculator determines this in no time at all. You will find out exactly how much a 6, 8 or 9-liter shower will save you;
     
  • Get more Water saving tips for showering, bathing and washing hands.

How to reduce your water consumption in the shower 

How can you reduce your water consumption per shower, per wash or per rinse? With sustainable technologies, products and jet types that help you save water and energy. Through ongoing sustainability research, hansgrohe has developed many energy-saving technologies. We would like to introduce you to some of them here;

Reduce water consumption when showering – with gentle, efficient jet types

  • PowderRain: Micro-fine droplets that delicately envelop the body. The finest  openings transform the water into a delicate cocoon – sensual and relaxing.
  • RainAir: soft shower rain, which is enriched with air – for caressingly soft showering pleasure ügen.
  • AirPower: mixes water generously with air, so that the precious resource is used more efficiently;

Reduce water consumption when showering - with finely adjustable thermostatic mixers

Woman operates hansgrohe concealed thermostat ShowerSelect Comfort while showering.
What improves your eco-balance in the bathroom and kitchen every day? Sophisticated technologies that help to save water and energy.

  • WaterFlowControl: water-saving shower control, where you can adjust the volume via a rotary control so precisely that you use less water    
  • SafetyStop: Temperature limitation for hot water, which ensures safe showering pleasure and energy reduction;
  • EcoStop: clever button that reduces water consumption to up to 10 l/min and thus helps to save water. With EcoStop+ you can even achieve 6 l/min. 

Frequently asked questions about water consumption in the shower

How many liters of water do you use on average when showering?

Statistics say that the average shower head uses between twelve and 15 liters per minute. A typical German showers two to three times a week – and for six to ten minutes. That is a relatively high consumption of water and energy.

How do I reduce my water consumption in the shower?

You can shower for less time, less often and less hot. Or you can buy a water-saving shower head that allows you to use water more responsibly. With it, you would use 40 to 60 percent less water per shower.

Do I also save energy if I use less water per shower?

Yes, not only do you conserve the valuable resource of water, you also save precious energy and CO2. Because every liter of water has to be heated first. So by using less water, you also reduce your water and energy bills.

Do I still have a nice wellness feeling with a 6-liter shower?

Absolutely. You can be sure that every hansgrohe economy shower head offers you wonderful showering pleasure. The highlight: you experience maximum comfort with minimum water consumption;

What is the name of the energy-saving technology that limits the water flow so much when showering?

EcoSmart. hansgrohe showers with EcoSmart / EcoSmart+ technology use up to 40 / 60 percent less water than hansgrohe showers without this clever technology. EcoSmart and EcoSmart+ also reduce the water consumption of basin taps to around 5 l/min and 4 l/min (at 3 bar) respectively. Without any loss of comfort.

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