WaterSense® Widespread Bathroom Sink Faucets

Q. "What is WaterSense^®?"
A. WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by the EPA to promote and easily identify water efficient products. The products that carry the WaterSense label are backed by a third party, independent testing and certification system to ensure the product meet the WaterSense requirements. Generally, products labeled with the WaterSense logo are about 20 percent more water efficient then comparable standard models. WaterSense not only provides a guideline for conservation, but also for quality since the WaterSense label requires the product to perform as well as or better then their less efficient counterparts.

Q. "What is NPSM?"
A. National Pipe Straight Male threads.

Q. "What is a widespread faucet?"
A. A widespread faucet includes three separate parts that measure from 8 to 16 inches from center to center.

Q. "What is a mini-widespread (4 inch centerset)?"
A. It is similar to a widespread but with a 4 inch center to center instead of 8 or 16 inches.

Q. "What are the advantages of lever handles?"
A. Lever handles are typically easier to operate. If you have frequent visitors or residents in your home that have issues with grasping and twisting, such as those with arthritis in the hands, elderly relatives, children, or those with certain kinds of physical disabilities, lever handles on your bathroom faucets will go a long way to promoting indpendence and helping them feel more comfortable in your home. See this article for more plumbing-related ideas for universal accessibility.