Water
saving toilets
The
future of low flow toilets
If you have toilets made after 1995 consider
installing water saving toilets. High efficiency low flow
toilets use at least 20%
less water.
Thats 1.28
gallons per flush or less, saving you even more on your
water bills.
These low flush toilets are independently tested
and federally approved by the U.S Department of Energy and the
EPA.
Tested and certified high
efficiency models proudly sport the water sense logo.
High efficiency
Toilets or HET's
New high efficiency toilets, or HET's, not
only save more water, but in many instances
they even
outperform standard 1.6gpf models. Today some
of the best flushing
toilets are HET's that use new technologies
to provide an
even more complete flush while using less water.
Its important to note that selecting the best toilets for your
home requires taking some
other important features into consideration. Some models can
not only outperform others, they also can provide added
comfort.
For example dual
flush toilets can save homeowners 20% to 40% more
water than 1.6 gpf models, and all with just the push of a button.
Rebates and cash
back incentives
You can get your local water provider to help you
pick up the tab for your new low flush toilet. Many local water
municipalities are offering rebates and cash back incentives for
purchasing water saving toilets.
It's important to note that these local government
rebate programs usually have particular guidelines. For
example the cash back incentives may only apply for the
purchase of a particular
low flow toilet.
It's a good idea to check with your local water
municipality before the purchase of any water saving toilet.
Make your current
toilets more efficient
There are steps you can take to make your
current toilets more efficient. Older toilets can be quite prone to
leaks. And these leaks are costly
and will only get worse if left unattended.
A toilet
tank leak test can detect even the slightest leaks. Testing for leaks
and fixing a toilet
are easy to do. More times than not if your toilet keeps running
it's due to a toilet flapper
leak or
a toilet fill valve
leak. Have no fear, both these replacement parts are
very inexpensive and easy to install.
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