Swap in a water-saving showerhead
A five-minute shower uses about 35 litres with a water-saving head, versus 60 litres with a standard head and up to 125 litres with a rain shower.
Do it yourself
Sources checked on .
Hot waterLevel 2 · Quick fixCost: Under €100A few minutes≈ 25 L hot water per shower
Showerheads unscrew by hand. Keep the original one and put it back when you move out. Less hot water means less gas or electricity for heating it, and a lower water bill.
In Flanders, a water-saving showerhead is also part of the free Mijn Energiescan kit for eligible households.
Details
| Impact | Not rated · The cited sources don't give a size for this saving, so we don't guess. How we rate impact |
|---|---|
| Estimated saving | ≈ 25 L hot water per shower · 5-minute shower: 60 L standard head vs 35 L water-saving head (Flemish government figure). (confidence: high) |
| Who acts | You (tenant) |
| Needs landlord's agreement | No |
| Type | Action |
| Constant or subject to change | Constant · Good practice that barely changes with new laws, prices or services. |
Sources
- Besparen op uw energieverbruik (in Dutch) · Vlaamse overheid (vlaanderen.be) (official source) · checked on
- Mijn Energiescan (in Dutch) · Vlaamse overheid (vlaanderen.be) (official source) · checked on