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Show Several types of flow controls are available for kitchen and bathroom faucets. Flow restrictors which fit behind the particle trap and slip inside the faucet pipe are inexpensive, but they have some flaws. They tend to clog easily, may produce a " wimpy" flow and under high pressure may produce a whistle. Laminar controls give the impression of a solid stream, yet flow is reduced. Aerators are more expensive than in- the- pipe devices, but they are considerably cheaper than most in- line or tap flow control devices. Their main problem is that as they add air to the water to create impression of a higher flow rate and increase the cleansing ability of the stream. The current allocation of water supplies along the Wasatch Front is deemed sufficient to meet demands for the next 20 years ( Wasatch Front Water Demand/ Supply Model - September 1993). Unless extreme drought conditions return, massive distribution of retrofitting devices for existing plumbing fixtures by water agencies is considered unwarranted. Areas of the state where demand may exceed supplies in the near future may justify the cost of targeting those areas. The Utah Division of Water Resources, in cooperation with other responsible organizations, will continue to promote and educate the public on the need for water conservation and show specifically how adoption of water- saving toilets and showerheads, plus retrofitting devices, may save precious water. * 55 |
