THE WATER EFFICIENCY Labelling Scheme (WELS) labels products for water efficiency, allowing consumers to compare the water efficiency of different products.

The products are tested and rated according to a national water efficiency standard. Each label shows a tick rating out of four for the product – the more ticks the better. It also shows a water consumption or water flow figure which is based on laboratory tests.

The label allows you to easily compare the water efficiency of products before you buy. Water efficient products will help you save water and energy – and therefore money.

For example:

• A water-efficient washing machine may use only one-third the water of an inefficient model.

   

• An old-style single-flush toilet could use up to 12 litres of water per flush. A standard dual flush toilets use only three litres on a half-flush.

   

• A standard showerhead may use up to 25 litres of water per minute. A water-efficient showerhead might use as little as seven litres per minute.

   

For more information on WELS programme, please visit www.sec.org.sg/wels.

Look out for these droplet-shaped labels when you are shopping for household products. Source: PUB