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 Technology  H20kinetic technology allows you to conserve water without sacrificing your shower experience. By using larger water droplets which not only retain heat better, but also create a warmer, more luxurious spray that blankets the body, H20kinetic technology gives the feeling of a high-flow shower while using 36% less water. Named one of the Top-10 Green Building Products of the year, H20kinetic Technology has been incorporated into Delta body sprays, jetted showers, and water-efficient showerheads.   The first electronic faucet for residential use, Delta’s e-Flow provides the convenience of hands-free on/off activation to conserve water, and minimizes the spread of germs. The faucet turns on and off via a motion sensor, so even if the kids forget to turn it off, water can never be left running.   Access to clean, safe water is something many of us take for granted. But ground water systems can become contaminated with harmful chemicals, affecting the water you and your family consume every day. Addressing consumers’ concerns, Delta partnered with Procter & Gamble, a leader in water filtration systems, to offer an affordable filtration system that can be installed directly on the sink deck. The system removes 32 potentially harmful contaminants while retaining beneficial fluoride, which many filtration systems overlook. ManufacturingDelta Faucet Company operates its manufacturing facilities and production processes with careful consideration for the environment. The Company continually strives to manufacture high-quality products with as little impact as possible on the environment. Each facility recycles water used within their walls—a major step towards water conservation and setting the standard for other manufacturers within their respective regions. DFC also developed a water-based degreaser that eliminates the need for ozone-depleting chemicals. This eliminates the need for DFC to mark its products (CFCs, etc.) because neither the company nor its suppliers use them. The Company will continue to evaluate its processes to identify innovative and meaningful ways to create “greener” practices.  Delta’s Tips on How to Conserve Water… For Children:Did you know that the average American uses 90 gallons of water per day, as opposed to the average European who uses only 53 gallons per day? Or that only 1% of the Earth’s water is considered clean enough for drinking? Here are some helpful tips to not only help conserve water, but to also keep our waters pure!  - While fun for playing, hoses and water sprinklers waste large amounts of water unnecessarily. Instead, take a dip in your community pool or set a time limit for how long you run through the sprinkler.
- Learn to reuse and recycle: don’t pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it, such as watering plants or cleaning.
- More water is used in the bathroom than any other place in the home. To save water, turn off the faucet when brushing teeth or washing hands and make sure the drain stopper is up before turning the faucet on when taking a bath. Also, try to bathe in a partially-filled tub.
- Take shorter showers. Set goals and time yourself.
- Be aware of what goes down the drain. Harmful chemicals in cleaning solutions can contaminate groundwater systems, harming animals and even other people.
- Do little things such as using biodegradable shampoos and soaps and buying rechargeable batteries (leaking mercury from used batteries can contaminate water systems). Look for environmentally-friendly products and ask your parents about pesticides and fertilizers that won’t damage groundwater.
- If you spot a leak in a faucet or if your toilet is running, tell someone. Fixing leaks can save around 20 gallons of water per day.
- Water flowers or run the sprinkler in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid evaporation.
- Your pets count on you to provide them with water. On hot days, even on cold ones make sure that your dog, cat, hamster or other pets have access to fresh water daily.
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