Overview

• President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 10, 2025, eliminating mandatory water-saving restrictions on showerheads and similar appliances.
• Trump framed the move as a fight against overregulation, describing previous standards as a bureaucratic burden on basic household items.
• The regulation reversal undoes water flow limitations reinstated by the Obama and Biden administrations to conserve water and energy.
• Trump justified the decision with personal dissatisfaction, claiming low water pressure affected his grooming routine and calling the restrictions unnecessary.
• Environmental experts warn the rollback could lead to increased water and energy usage, undermining conservation efforts.