Nation's First WaterSense-Labeled Home Unveiled in North Carolina

Home is built and certified to be about 20% more water efficient than typical homes

Source EPA

Nov. 25, 2008

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Vanguard Homes are celebrating the completion of the nation's first home built and certified to be about 20% more water efficient than regular homes. Vanguard Homes is one of a few homebuilders nationwide to participate in a pilot program based on the draft specification for new homes under the WaterSense program.

There will be a press tour and media availability at the nation's first water-efficient home certified to meet the draft WaterSense specification on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 1:30 p.m. The home uses water-efficient products and practices inside and outside. The home is located at: Briar Chapel Community, 1256 Great Ridge Parkway, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Source: EPA