BPUB provides free water conservation kits to residential customers to help reduce water usage at home. These kits contain easy-to-install items that can save thousands of gallons per year—at no cost to you.
What's Included
Each conservation kit contains items designed to reduce water use in your bathroom—where most indoor water is used:
Low-Flow Showerhead
1.5 GPM showerhead provides a satisfying shower while using 40% less water than standard models.
Faucet Aerators
Kitchen (1.5 GPM) and bathroom (1.0 GPM) aerators reduce flow while maintaining pressure.
Toilet Leak Detection Tablets
Dye tablets to test for silent toilet leaks—the most common source of water waste.
Pipe Thread Tape
Teflon tape to seal connections and prevent drips at showerheads and faucets.
Flow Rate Bag
Simple tool to measure your current showerhead and faucet flow rates.
Conservation Tips Card
Quick reference guide with water-saving tips for every room in your home.
Estimated Savings
Installing all items in your conservation kit can save significant water and money:
gallons per year
per year on water bills
minutes for all items
| Item | Typical Savings | Annual Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Low-flow showerhead | 2,900 gallons/year | ~$15 saved |
| Bathroom aerators (2) | 1,400 gallons/year | ~$7 saved |
| Kitchen aerator | 2,200 gallons/year | ~$11 saved |
| Fixing leaks found | 3,000+ gallons/year | ~$15+ saved |
How to Get Your Kit
Verify eligibility
You must be a BPUB residential water customer with an active account in good standing.
Visit BPUB office
Stop by the BPUB Customer Service Center at 1425 Robinhood Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520.
Request your kit
Ask a customer service representative for a water conservation kit. One kit per household.
Install at home
Follow the included instructions to install items. Most take just minutes!
BPUB Customer Service Center
Installation Tips
Showerhead
- Remove existing showerhead by turning counterclockwise
- Clean threads on the shower arm
- Wrap 2-3 layers of pipe thread tape clockwise around threads
- Hand-tighten new showerhead, then snug with pliers (use cloth to protect finish)
- Turn on water and check for leaks
Faucet Aerators
- Remove existing aerator by turning counterclockwise (use pliers with cloth if stuck)
- Clean the faucet threads
- Check included washers match your faucet
- Hand-tighten new aerator clockwise
- Check for leaks and proper flow
Toilet Leak Test
- Remove tank lid carefully
- Drop dye tablet into tank water
- Wait 15 minutes—do not flush
- Check toilet bowl for color
- If color appears, you have a leak (usually the flapper—an easy fix!)
More Ways to Save
Current Watering Restrictions
Don't forget—outdoor watering is also a major source of water use. Make sure you're following current drought restrictions.