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Looser standards for showerheads could send a lot of water and money down the drain

  • Written by Robert Glennon, Regents Professor and Morris K. Udall Professor of Law & Public Policy, University of Arizona
Looser standards for showerheads could send a lot of water and money down the drainMost Americans take water for granted, but many areas are struggling with water shortages.slobo/Getty Images

For more than 25 years, Congress has directed U.S. government agencies to set energy and water efficiency standards for many new products. These measures conserve resources and save consumers a lot of money. Until recently, they had...

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