100 million toilets out there still use 3.5 gallons per flush (gpf).  Some use as much as 7 gallons every time you pull that lever!!  Compare that to WaterSense-certified models of today that use 1.28 gallons per flush or less.

The EPA forecasts that over 36 U.S. states will experience “catastrophic” water shortages by 2013.  To make matters worse, we’re just flushing good money down the toilet.

If you have a toilet that is more than 1.6 gpf it pays to replace it now.  According to GreenAndSave.com switching  to water-efficient plumbing fixtures could save the average household as much as $50 to $100 a year on water and wastewater bills and you could stop wasting about 18,000 gallons per yer.

Your best bet is to get a new High Efficiency Toilet (HET).  A HET is a toilet that uses 1.28 gallons or less.

You might want to consider a dual-flush model.  They use as little as .8 gallons with a choice of half or full flush.  And the 4-inch trapways on some models make them almost impossible to clog.

When buying a new toilet make sure you look for the new WaterSense label.  Click here for more information.

Learn More:

WaterSense list of High Efficiency Toilets

Caroma Dual-flush Toilets

Green And Save: Toilets

Kohler’s Save Water America

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