Incredibly, in mid-July of this year, the Donald Trump administration suggested making changes to the rules (1992 US law) that regulate the flow of water after a complaint from the president about the appearance of his hair – although his appearance seems to be more affected by the wind than by the amount of water coming out of a shower. According to Trump, “(…) you shower, the water doesn’t come out. You want to wash your hands, the water doesn’t come out. So what do you do? Do you stay there longer or do you take a longer shower? Because my hair, I don’t know about you, but it has to be perfect”.
Just as a reminder, the 1992 US law is aligned with the LEED category of water efficiency, where the maximum flow rate for shower heads is 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm). If Trump’s proposal to increase that flow is really approved, the efforts of various organizations trying to advance towards sustainability, such as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), will be lost.
ABOUT LEED
Developed by U.S. Green Building Council, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Available for virtually all building project types, from new construction to interior fit-outs and operation & maintenance, LEED provides a framework that project teams can apply to create healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement.
