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With such low flow rates, it is not surprising that the tenants noticed the pressure dropping when a tap was turned on at the same time as the shower.  They were also frustrated at the slow flow rates when filling the jug or running a bath.

These flow rates are unusual and are not a good example of modern low flow, water-efficient taps and shower heads. Efficient low flow showers are expected to have flow rates in the region of  6- 9 litres/minute compared to the 1.6–1.8 litres/minute.