Homebuilder Partners with EPA's WaterSense Program

KB Home, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program, will be the first national homebuilder to construct homes to meet the WaterSense specification. According to the EPA, WaterSense labeled new homes use 20% less water than conventional new homes and save homeowners more than 10,000 gallons of water per year. A new WaterSense labeled home built by KB Home will also allow homeowners to significantly reduce their water and energy consumption, resulting in lower monthly utility bills. KB Home currently includes WaterSense lavatory faucets as a standard feature in all its new homes. With its new commitment to the WaterSense program, the homebuilder will incorporate additional water-efficient products and features inside and outside its homes at select communities that meet the full WaterSense guidelines-all at no additional cost to the homebuyer. To meet the criteria of a WaterSense labeled home, builders must upgrade to more environmentally friendly features. This includes installing WaterSense labeled showerheads, faucets and toilets and utilizing landscaping designs and technology that minimize water usage. Additionally, the program calls for the use of energy-efficient hot water distribution systems.