Former President Trump signs an executive order to amend water flow regulations for showerheads, citing personal inconvenience and a desire to ease federal regulations.
Trump Takes Action to Revamp America's Shower Experience
Trump Takes Action to Revamp America's Shower Experience
President aims to deregulate showerhead water flow restrictions set by Obama era policy
In a bold move aimed at reshaping the American shower experience, former President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle water flow restrictions on showerheads that were implemented during Barack Obama's presidency. The White House asserts that Trump's initiative is geared towards re-establishing consumer choice while criticizing what they call a “radical green agenda” that has made everyday life more burdensome for Americans.
Specifically, the order seeks to rescind the regulation that capped the total water output of multi-nozzle showerheads at 2.5 gallons per minute, a rule that Trump describes as "ridiculous." He expressed frustration over what he perceives as excessive time needed to wet his hair, which he claims takes up to 15 minutes. “No longer will showerheads be weak and worthless,” Trump declared, aiming to restore the straightforward definition of 'showerhead' as per the regulations established in 1992.
Conversely, advocacy groups and conservationists are voicing concerns about the potential for increased water waste and environmental impact. Studies from organizations like the Appliance Standards Awareness Project indicate that stringent efficiency standards—though more than thirty years old—have helped lower water and energy costs for Americans while benefiting environmental resources.
The 1992 energy law primarily limited individual showerheads to 2.5 gallons per minute; however, Obama’s amendment changed the interpretation to a cumulative limit for multi-nozzle setups. Trump initially rolled back this definition towards the end of his term, but the Biden administration reinstalled the previous regulations, framing it as part of a "war on water pressure."
As the order is set to be enforced within 30 days of publication by the Energy Secretary, it signals a contentious back-and-forth debate on energy efficiency, consumer freedom, and environmental sustainability in America.
Specifically, the order seeks to rescind the regulation that capped the total water output of multi-nozzle showerheads at 2.5 gallons per minute, a rule that Trump describes as "ridiculous." He expressed frustration over what he perceives as excessive time needed to wet his hair, which he claims takes up to 15 minutes. “No longer will showerheads be weak and worthless,” Trump declared, aiming to restore the straightforward definition of 'showerhead' as per the regulations established in 1992.
Conversely, advocacy groups and conservationists are voicing concerns about the potential for increased water waste and environmental impact. Studies from organizations like the Appliance Standards Awareness Project indicate that stringent efficiency standards—though more than thirty years old—have helped lower water and energy costs for Americans while benefiting environmental resources.
The 1992 energy law primarily limited individual showerheads to 2.5 gallons per minute; however, Obama’s amendment changed the interpretation to a cumulative limit for multi-nozzle setups. Trump initially rolled back this definition towards the end of his term, but the Biden administration reinstalled the previous regulations, framing it as part of a "war on water pressure."
As the order is set to be enforced within 30 days of publication by the Energy Secretary, it signals a contentious back-and-forth debate on energy efficiency, consumer freedom, and environmental sustainability in America.
