Yes, but there are restrictions. WaterSense® dual flush toilets must also use 1.28 gallons per flush or less for both flush options. In other words, the flush rate for both liquids and solids must not exceed 1.28 gallons of water. Be sure that you verify that neither flush option uses more than 1.28 gallons per flush on the toilet that you purchase.
To get a good idea of just how much water an older toilet can use, use the information below.
The flush volume of a toilet simply means how much water is released when it is flushed. To qualify for this rebate program, you must be replacing a toilet currently using 1.6 gallons or more per flush.
If you see a year stamped on the inside of the tank, that information may help us determine the tank’s flush volume, as well.
A marking or label is typically located near the toilet seat hinge on the bowl that can provide you with that information. Please note that the markings and labels are often in liters as opposed to gallons. Here’s a quick reference to help determine your toilet’s flush volume if it is listed in liters.
Gallons Per Flush Equals This Many Liters Per Flush
5 to 7 = 18.92 to 26.49
3.5 = 13.24
1.6 to 3.5 = 6.05 to 13.24
1.6 = 6.0 to 6.05
1.28 = 4.84
If you cannot locate any markings or labels near the seat hinge, check the underside of the tank lid or the tank’s back inside wall for a date stamped in the porcelain.
Still can’t find any markings or labels? Then you can perform an easy test to determine how much water your toilet uses by following these simple steps.
Here’s an example to use to help you calculate your gallons per flush.
Step 2 – Length: 17.5
Step 3 – Width: 7
Step 4 – Full level: 6
Step 5 – Low level: 3.5
Step 6 – 6 minus 3.5 = 2.5
Step 7 – 17.5 x 7 x 2.5 = 306.25
Step 8 – 306.25 divided by 231 = 1.32
Some toilets made before 1980 used as much as 5 to 7 gallons of water per flush (gpf). If you swap one of those antiques for a high-efficiency toilet (HET), you could save as much as 5.7 gallons per flush. One person using one HET five times a day would save almost 30 gallons of water. A family of four, 120 gallons a day. In a year, that family could save almost 44,000 gallons of water by switching from a 7 gpf toilet to a 1.28 gpf high-efficiency model.
That’s right. Toilets sold between 1980 and 1994 used 3.5 gallons per flush (gpf). By swapping one of these for a high-efficiency toilet, you would save 2.2 gpf. Five flushes a day equal a savings of 11 gallons per person. For a family of four, that’s 44 gallons saved every single day.
You bet! As much as $2,000 on your utility bills over the life of the toilet, depending on your local rates. That’s a great deal more than the cost of the toilet, so they more than pay for themselves. And, the cost of water isn’t expected to decrease.
HETs are designed by computers to combine high efficiency and high performance and actually work better than standard toilets. That’s also why we require WaterSense®-approved toilets only for our rebate program. If you are concerned about the strength of the flush, we recommend a MaP rating of 800 grams per flush.
When you see the WaterSense® label on toilets it means that they are certified by independent laboratory testing to meet rigorous criteria for both performance and efficiency. Click here to learn more about WaterSense® toilets.
You may also read about some HET Myths here.
No. They are designed to flush quietly without loss of flushing efficiency.
Up to $125, or the cost of the toilet, whichever is less. Please remember that sales tax may not be included as part of the rebate.
Single-family, townhouse and condo owners who reside in the home at which they are replacing the toilet(s) may receive up to two rebates per qualifying account holder.
Property owners and managers authorized by the property owner of multi-family housing units, not-for-profit agencies, commercial buildings and institutional facilities may receive up to five rebates or can submit a request to receive more.
You may apply online or download an application from the website; pick up an application at your participating local water utility’s customer service office, or request that one be mailed to you by calling 1-800-270-9794.
The simply answer is this: Determine if your community is offering rebates. If you qualify under the Program’s Terms and Conditions and funding is still available, complete and submit an application. After your application is approved, you will receive an email or a letter with all the instructions on how to receive your rebate. Read that, then buy and install your toilet. After installation, you submit the required documentation and your rebate will be mailed to you.
Please remember that you must be pre-approved before you purchase and install your toilet. Toilets purchased before your approval date may not qualify for a rebate.
They include the utility service areas of the cities of Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Lauderhill, Miramar, Margate, Pembroke Pines, Plantation and Sunrise/Weston, and the town of Davie.
However, there are rebates being offered by other entities that are not participating in this program (Hollywood and Broward County Water and Wastewater Services)
Most major toilet manufacturers make HETs. However, only WaterSense®-approved HETs that use 1.28 gallons per flush or less are eligible for a rebate. That means that even WaterSense®-approved dual flush HETs must use 1.28 gallons per flush or less for each of the toilet’s flush options. Note: Many high-efficiency toilets are sold in two parts, with the tank and bowl sold separately. When components combine to make a WaterSense® labeled product, tanks should include the words “When used in combination with [bowl model number/name]” in close proximity to the label, and similarly with bowl labeling.
Only the combinations provided on the WaterSense Website (http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/product_search.html) have been certified under the WaterSense® label.
Look for a green-and-white sticker that says WaterSense® on the toilets. These are certified to meet rigorous standards for performance and efficiency that are recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And note that toilet manufacturers offer ordinary toilets and HETs with similar names. The sticker is your best assurance you are buying an HET model. Although not required, it is recommended that the Maximum Performance rating of the toilet for solids removal is at least 800 grams – typically written as MaP 800g on the toilet specifications.
Yes. Qualifying residents may also be able to get, absolutely free, low-flow faucet aerators and showerheads from their local water utilities. Businesses may qualify for new pre-rinse spray valves to power rinse dishes before washing.
You sure can! However, some municipalities require a permit to install your toilet. We recommend checking before installation.
Well, just like high-efficiency toilets save water, so do water-efficient showerheads. Standard showerheads use 2.5 gallons of water per minute (gpm). Water-efficient showerheads use no more than 2.0 gpm. Look for the WaterSense® certified label to ensure that your new showerhead is a water-efficient model.
The average household could save more than 2,300 gallons per year by installing WaterSense® labeled showerheads. Since these water savings will reduce demands on water heaters, households will also save energy. In fact, a household could save 300-kilowatt hours of electricity annually, enough to power its television use for about a year. Save water, energy AND money? Now that’s a good deal.
The following communities are offering their residents free, water-efficient showerheads.
If your community is not listed, click here to see if there are other water-conserving appliances available to you.
Restaurants that use the pre-rinse operation typically consume about 30 percent of all water used in the establishment. Low-flow models use 1.6 gallons of water per min (gpm) or less. The best models use around 0.64 gpm.
Depending on use, a low-flow pre-rinse spray valve can save up to $500 throughout the course of a year. On average, a restaurant that uses a low-flow pre-rinse spray valve for 3 hours saves 80 gallons of water.
The following communities are offering their residents free, pre-rinse spray valves.
Sure, it’s easy. With just 6 steps, you can install your low-flow pre-rinse spray valves. Click here to see how.
Low-flow aerators reduce the flow of water from the faucet without reducing pressure, saving both water and energy. A 1.0-gallon per minute (gpm) aerator can save more than 50 percent of the water you use when compared to standard 2.2 gpm faucet aerators. Depending on the aerator, you can save anywhere from 2 to 16 gallons of water per day.
The following communities are offering their residents free, low flow aerators.
If your community is not listed, check with your water utility for water saving programs that may be available.
An efficient irrigation system is defined by proper design and scheduling. Proper design means plants are hydro-zoned and grouped by water need and all irrigation zones have balanced precipitation rates. This maximizes the effectiveness of water that is applied. Efficient systems are also weather-based, either self-adjusting using Wi-Fi data, or attached to a rain shut-off device that is properly installed and periodically serviced. Scheduling also influences efficiency. An efficient system is set to apply 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week in the absence of rain, with scheduling adjusted as seasons, and thus plant water needs, change. Finally, an efficient system is wet checked at a minimum of once per season to timely address maintenance issues such as clogs and leaks.
Visit the NatureScape Irrigation Services Residential Irrigation Rebate Program to find out if you are eligible and to schedule your free site visit. Eligible customers will receive a free on-site irrigation evaluation with follow up report, free water conservation tool kit and sustainable landscape program information.
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