Plumbing Fixtures: Water Saving Standards

You may not sell, offer for sale, distribute, or import a plumbing fixture for use in this state unless:

1. It meets the water saving performance design standards; and
2. It is included on the TCEQ’s list of plumbing fixtures certified to meet those standards.

What are the maximum allowable flow rates for plumbing fixtures?

• Sink / lavatory faucet or a faucet aerator - 2.20 gpm at 60 pounds per square inch pressure
• Shower head - 2.5 gpm at 80 pounds per square inch pressure
• Commercial pre-rinse spray valve - 1.6 gpm
• All drinking water fountains shall be operated by a self-closing valve
• Toilet - 1.28 gpf (dual flush cannot exceed 1.28 gallons for an average flush volume of two reduced flushes and one full flush)
• Urinal - 0.5 gpf

How do I get plumbing fixtures included on TCEQ’s list of certified fixtures?

Submit the following information:

1. The identification and performance specifications for each plumbing fixture product intended for sale and use in the State of Texas; and
2. Certified test results from a laboratory accredited by the American National Standards Institute (for each fixture) verifying that the plumbing complies with the flow requirements established in 30 TAC 290.252(b).

Email to wras@tceq.texas.gov and include “Plumbing Fixtures” in the subject line, or send to:

Questions?

Find more information on the rules about standards:

Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, (30 TAC) Section 290.252 and 30 TAC, Chapter 290, Subchapter G

Texas Health and Safety Code 372

Contact the Resource Protection Team at wras@tceq.texas.gov or (512) 239-4600.