Popular bathroom feature could be banned in plans to save water

POWER showers that guzzle gallons of water are likely to be banned.

They are facing the axe under a government drive to slash the amount of water people use from 144 litres a day to 122 litres.

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A five-minute power shower uses about 75 litres of water, while normal ones can use about 45 litres.

And that has put them in the sights of ministers as part of a 25-year plan to save water and protect the environment.

Parts of the country are said to be at serious risk of running out of water within 20 years.

In response, minimum standards for taps, toilets and showers will be introduced by the end of the year.

Water efficiency ratings on homes are also being considered.

Power showers are seen as wasteful and could go, along with trendy dual flush toilets — criticised for being leaky.

Last night, the Department for Environment stressed there were no dates on the plans — and they were not looking for an all-out power shower ban.