Homes Technical Reference Manual
EPA has developed a Technical Reference Manual for WaterSense Labeled Homes, as a resource for stakeholders and those interested in learning more about incorporating water efficiency into homes. It is divided into four sections, each with a specific focus. The document includes icons associated with specific groups of stakeholders – Builders, Verifiers, Tradespeople and Utilities & Local Governments - to highlight topics of interest to those groups.
Section 4 of the manual includes a compilation of technical fact sheets focused on specific water efficient fixtures, systems, or practices. To ease access for use in the field, we have provided these fact sheets as individual PDFs below. WaterSense may add additional technical fact sheets in the future.
Indoor Features
- Free of Leaks Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Toilets Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Bathroom Sink Faucets Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Showerheads Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Kitchen Faucets Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Dishwashers Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Clothes Washers Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Hot Water Delivery Systems Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Water Softeners Tech Sheet (pdf)
General Features
- Metering Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Leak Detection and Flow Monitoring Systems Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Service Water Pressure Tech Sheet (pdf)
Outdoor Features
- Landscape Design and Plant Selection Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Soil Management and Mulching Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Spray Irrigation Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Microirrigation Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Rain Sensors Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Irrigation Controllers Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Using a Certified Irrigation Professional for Irrigation Systems Design, Installation, and Auditing Tech Sheet (pdf)
- Pools and Outdoor Water Features Tech Sheet (pdf)