April 15, 2016 — A comparative test of manual and automatic water faucets at California State University, Sacramento.

July 9, 2025 — August 21 2019, by Taylor Kubota A Stanford experiment with a fake autonomous sink showed that a real smart sink could help conserve water. Credit: Kurt Hickman Barely hidden from his study participan...

August 19, 2019 — An experiment with a water-saving “smart” faucet shows potential for reducing water use. The catch? Unbeknownst to study participants, the faucet’s smarts came from its human controller.

September 26, 2019 — Could the development of a smart water faucet that is able to adapt to human usage patterns result in a significant reduction in household water usage and teach people how to use water more carefully?...

August 30, 2020 — Over the last few years, Sacramento State has researched methods to reduce campus domestic potable water usage. One proposed method was replacing manual faucets throughout campus with automatic infrar...

February 19, 2016 — careful examination of what the latest studies are suggesting recent study, conducted by Johns Hopkins University (reference 1) has raised the question whether electronic faucets elevate the risk of L...

July 9, 2007 — However, faucet aerators have been colonized by water-borne pathogens, and these pathogens have been epidemi-ologically linked to hospital-acquired infections.3-7 Removal of aerators from faucets in t...

October 19, 2022 — According to a study conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), smart faucets can save up to 40% more water than regular faucets. Smart faucets operate by limiting the flow of water when...

June 30, 2025 — Discover how Johns Hopkins Hospital successfully controlled Legionella in building water systems over 23 years using chlorine dioxide and strategic system upgrades.

June 23, 2025 — A. California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) Study (2015–16) Researchers at CSUS lined up 0.5 gpm and 0.35 gpm aerators on sensor faucets and watched what happened. With 0.5 gpm models, water use...

April 13, 2025 — Their study showed motion-controlled faucets would save a lot of water, and helped Sac State win a $700,000 grant to replace all the old faucets on campus. “It shows how they support students to do re...

June 5, 2024 — The study attributed this to the reduced flow duration and the automatic shut-off feature that prevents water from running when not in use. Case Study: Chicago Public Schools Findings: In a retrofit p...

December 13, 2023 — Let’s bring an experiment that was done to find the effectiveness of automatic faucets in terms of water saving. The researchers at Stanford University tested a special faucet designed to save water w...

July 3, 2023 — In today's era of environmental consciousness and cost-effectiveness, finding innovative solutions that promote sustainability and efficiency is crucial. Automatic sensor faucetshave emerged as a game...

June 1, 2021 — Especially in some production lines which need to use a fixed amount of liquid, the application of intelligent water-saving automatic control faucet can improve the production speed and quality [1, 2,...

October 24, 2019 — The objective of this study was to perform a field evaluation of new 62-day POU faucet and shower filters to determine their efficacy in the removal of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens from t...

September 12, 2019 — An experiment with a water-saving “smart” faucet shows potential for reducing water use. The catch? Unbeknownst to study participants, the faucet’s smarts came from its human controller. “We looked at...

August 22, 2019 — The results of their sly experiment support the idea that thoughtfully designed smart sinks could help conserve water by regulating water use and nudging users to develop more water-conscious habits.

August 21, 2019 — An experiment with a water-saving “smart” faucet shows potential for reducing water use. The catch? Unbeknownst to study participants, the faucet’s smarts came from its human controller.

August 19, 2019 — Smart faucet could help save water August 20, 2019 Stanford News ARTICLE WRITTEN BY TAYLOR KUBOTA "Barely hidden from his study participants, William Jou, a former graduate student in mechanical engin...

August 19, 2019 — An experiment with a water-saving “smart” faucet shows potential for reducing water use. The catch? Unbeknownst to study participants, the faucet’s smarts came from its human controller.

August 19, 2019 — The results of their sly experiment, detailed in a paper presented Aug. 20 at the International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, support...

February 26, 2018 — Is there a standard reduction in duration for sensor faucets? A 2016 academic study shows water savings with a .5 gpm sensor faucet to be 32% over manual faucets, and 54% savings for a .35 gpm sensor...

January 1, 2015 — Four electronic faucets were dismantled, and faucet components were cultured. Legionella species and HPC cultures were performed using standard methods. Results. Nearly all electronic faucets (19/20 [...

April 4, 2011 — So the study should not concern most users of automatic faucets in public bathrooms. But Legionella bacteria can cause a form of pneumonia in people with weakened immune systems.

April 3, 2011 — Study results showed Legionella bacteria levels between 0 and 3,000 bacterial colony–forming units per milliliter of water from electronic faucet samples. High Legionella and overall bacterial counts...

It notes that touchless faucets not only improve hygiene but also contribute significantly to water savings. Source: Bradley Corporation Summary Sensor faucets significantly reduce water wastage throu...

She explained that the study's findings should not create cause for concern over the use of electronic faucets by the general public. "The levels of bacterial growth in the electronic faucets, particu...

The result can be stagnant water, biofilm, and inconsistent local water temperatures – all factors that promote Legionella growth. Two of the best non-chemical actions for Legionella mitigation and co...

Field evaluation of a new point-of-use faucet filter for preventing exposure to Legionella and other waterborne pathogens in health care facilities. American Journal of Infection Control, 42(11), 1193...

Limitations include the implementation of the smart algorithm and the willingness-to-pay for a smart faucet in the home. This study demonstrates that smart products can conserve resources and train fo...

Oras Medipro touchless faucets can be controlled via an app and thanks to automatic flushing option and

June 22, 2024 — The FontanaShowers article demonstrated that touchless faucets significantly reduce water consumption in commercial settings, with average savings of 35% and up to 40% in high-traffic areas.

June 22, 2024 — The FontanaShowers study clearly demonstrated that touchless faucets can significantly reduce water consumption in commercial buildings. With an average savings of 35%, these fixtures offer a practica...

The aim was to marry functionality with elegance. Water Savings: The touchless faucets reduced water flow by approximately 30%, primarily due to their automatic shut-off feature, which prevents water...

Study: FontanaShowers Commercial Building Field Test (2021) Objective: To determine the water-saving potential, user satisfaction, and maintenance requirements of FontanaShowers touchless faucets in c...

The 2022 technical paper by FontanaShowers focused on the energy and cost savings associated with the use of touchless faucets in commercial buildings. The study examined how reducing water usage with...

A report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cites that touchless faucets, when combined with other water-saving fixtures like low-flow toilets and efficient urinals, can contribute to overal...

June 22, 2024 — The study also underscores the importance of continued innovation and maintenance in achieving the best performance from touchless faucets. By investing in high-quality touchless faucets with advanced...

June 23, 2025 — A. FontanaShowers Touchless Faucets Case Studies 2023 Commercial Case Study: 25 high-traffic sites saw up to 35–40% average water savings. 2024 Research Overview: Confirmed hygiene and water-saving be...

A case study on touchless faucets and water savings analyzes patterns of water use before and after installing touchless faucets in public and comparable commercial restrooms.

Fontana's IoT touchless faucets enhance hygiene, cut water waste, and streamline facility management in commercial buildings. Discover smart efficiency!

June 5, 2024 — The study attributed this to the reduced flow duration and the automatic shut-off feature that prevents water from running when not in use. Case Study: Chicago Public Schools Findings: In a retrofit p...

June 4, 2025 — A comprehensive study on the implementation of FontanaShowers’ touchless faucets in major airports, emphasizing improvements in hygiene, water savings, and user satisfaction.

August 3, 2024 — Case Study: Touchless Faucets Water Savings Comparative Analysis of Water Savings Article: FontanaShowers (2023) Source: FontanaShowers Article Study Overview The 2023 article by FontanaShowers provid...

June 22, 2024 — Case Study: Touchless Faucets Water Savings: Highlights the water conservation achieved through the use of touchless faucets in public restrooms. Designing Public Restrooms and Avoiding Mistakes: Offe...

June 16, 2024 — Posted on June 17, 2024December 10, 2024 by admin Study: FontanaShowers Commercial Building Field Test (2021) Objective: To determine the water-saving potential, user satisfaction, and maintenance req...

June 5, 2024 — The study attributed this to the reduced flow duration and the automatic shut-off feature that prevents water from running when not in use. Case Study: Chicago Public Schools Findings: In a retrofit p...

These Fontana touchless faucets are recognized for their water-saving capabilities, using advanced sensor