Gravity-fed shower

Low pressure but passive, resilient to pump/power failure.

Cost
Low
Upkeep
Occasional
Skill to build
Basic
Lifespan
Fixture/plumbing: 20-30 years, no pump to wear out
Embodied carbon
Low
Space / material use
Medium
Output timing
Continuous process
Skill to repair
Basic

Note: Cost, carbon and footprint are rated against the other options for this same need, not in absolute terms.

What your site needs

Elevated storage above the shower for adequate gravity pressure

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What this page does not tell you

No sizing or quantities: how much a technique yields, and how much a household needs, both depend on the build and the people, so the catalogue compares options rather than dimensioning them. It carries no bill of materials and no build sequence, and it is written for an oceanic, clay-soil climate (Normandy, France). Regulatory notes are indicative and need confirming locally.