Introduction
Water conservation is a big part of the conversation surrounding modern living. However, it’s easy to forget the effect that even small changes can have on our water usage. With that in mind, I thought I’d share my favorite way to conserve water: installing a water-saving toilet! Water-saving toilets use less than half as much water as conventional toilets yet still flush effectively. This means they save you money and help protect our planet from further depletion of its natural resources. Here are four reasons why installing a new toilet could be one of your best investments ever:
Water-Saving Toilet
A water-saving toilet can save you money on your water bill and help the environment at the same time.
A water-saving toilet has a 1.6 gallon flush, which is about half of what standard toilets use. This means that if you have two people in your house who go to the bathroom twice a day, each person will save about 1000 gallons per year! And if everyone else in America uses one less flush per day (which isn’t hard to do), we could save another 500 million gallons per day–more than enough to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool every day!
1. A water-saving toilet can save up to 20,000 gallons of water per year.
Water-saving toilets can save you up to $200 per year on your utility bill, which is a significant amount when you consider that most households spend at least $1,000 annually on water and sewer services. In addition to helping reduce your carbon footprint by as much as 35%, a water-saving toilet can also save up to 20,000 gallons of water per year.
2. A water-saving toilet costs less than $400, but will save you hundreds of dollars over its lifetime.
A water-saving toilet costs less than $400, but will save you hundreds of dollars over its lifetime.
You might be surprised to find that even though a water-saving toilet is more expensive than a conventional model, it’s still cheaper than the alternative–a new bathroom! Toilets can cost anywhere from $100 – $500 depending on the brand and style you choose. Some models have extra features like bidets or heated seats that add to their price tag but are not necessary for saving water usage.
3. A water-saving toilet has a higher flush efficiency rate (1.6 gpf) than that of conventional toilets (1.1 gpf).
A water-saving toilet has a higher flush efficiency rate (1.6 gpf) than that of conventional toilets (1.1 gpf). This means it can save you more than 50% on your monthly water bill, which is quite impressive! The 1.6 gpf is the highest flush efficiency rate for a water-saving toilet and will help you save even more money in the long run as well as protect our planet from further depletion of resources like freshwater.
4. Water-saving toilets come in many different styles and shapes, so you can find one that fits into your bathroom and your budget.
Water-saving toilets come in many different styles and shapes, so you can find one that fits into your bathroom and your budget. There are many different brands of water-saving toilets to choose from, including the popular Kohler Cimarron and American Standard Cadet models.
Installing a water-saving toilet is a great way to save money on your water bill and help the environment at the same time!
Installing a water-saving toilet is a great way to save money on your water bill and help the environment at the same time! Water-saving toilets use less than 1 gallon per flush, compared to regular toilets that use up to 5 gallons per flush. Using these efficient devices can save you up to 20,000 gallons of water per year, which equals about $100 in savings on your monthly utility bill.
You can find models that cost as little as $400 and fit into any bathroom design style or size–from traditional pedestal models to sleek wall-hung styles.
Conclusion
There are many reasons why you should consider installing a water-saving toilet in your home. They’re easy to install, they look great, and they can save you hundreds of dollars over their lifetime. Plus, by using less water each year, these toilets are helping the environment!
You may qualify for a $100 rebate on a WaterSense® High Efficiency Toilet! The Broward Water Partnership is offering toilet rebates, free WaterSense® labeled shower heads, and faucet aerators. (Plus, for commercial kitchen, pre-rinse spray valves while supplies last.)
