Question

A student is developing a counterclaim to this argument. Which counterclaim is the fairest and most effective? (1 point)
Options:
[ ] The majority of building codes require shower valves that can accommodate changes in system pressure, which low-flow showerheads typically cannot meet.
[ ] Many utility boards offer rebates to customers who are willing to install low-flow showerheads, and the costs of these are passed on to other customers.
[ ] Anyone who's ever used a low-flow showerhead can tell you that the water takes forever to heat up, so unless you like cold showers, they don't use less water.
[ ] The difference between standard and low-flow showerheads is not significant, therefore installing them would not help save water.

Answer 1

[ ] Many utility boards offer rebates to customers who are willing to install low-flow showerheads, and the costs of these are passed on to other customers.

Reason: This claim is specific, relevant, and challenges the policy/implementation from an economic fairness perspective without relying on anecdote or dubious technical/legal assertions. It can be supported or refuted with data about rebate funding and rate structures, making it a fair and effective counterclaim.