Additionally, because the water only runs when hands are present to activate the water flow, many believe touchless bathroom faucets to be more environmentally friendly than traditional faucets. It is far less likely for a electric bathroom faucet to leak than a traditional faucet as the water flow is automated. Rather than relying on a valve that’s turned using a handle, the valve is controlled by the motion sensor of the faucet.

The use of smart electronics allows water to flow only when it is needed, which minimizes water consumption. Most touchless bathroom faucets also allow the owner to set up water flow and temperature standards during installation. If you have young children, this is a great way to maintain control of the water temperature (you don’t want them to get burned!) and the water usage (it’s easy for a child to leave the tap running!). Keep in mind, some of these faucets don’t come with a water mixer. This means that these faucets only receive water from one tap--hot or cold. That’s not a lot of temperature control!

Minimizing water consumption can be beneficial for your wallet as well as the environment! Using less water is, in general, more economical and can help keep your water bill low. These faucets are available at a variety of flow rates so you can tailor the water usage to your needs. If being economical with water is a priority for you, you should seriously consider a electric bathroom faucet.