Upgrade toilets that use more than 1.6 gallons per flush to standard
Why This is Green
Toilets account for the largest percentage of water used in your home; nearly 30 percent of the H2O consumed indoors is for flushing. You will likely flush the toilet nearly 140,000 over your lifetime. It should come as no surprise that older, inefficient toilets are a major source of wasted water.
Federal regulations now require standard toilets to use 1.6 gallons per flush (high-efficiency versions use 1.28 gallons or less per flush). Older toilets can use more than 3.5 gallons per flush! Replacing old toilets with standard versions will save thousands of gallons of water per year.
By using less water to flush, you put less strain on wastewater treatment facilities, save energy that is used to treat and deliver water, and lower your water bills. Drawing less water also leaves more water at the source, which helps protect wildlife, human health, and the environment.
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How To
When shopping for a new toilet, look for those that carry the U.S. EPA's WaterSense label, which means they meet rigorous performance and efficiency standards.
When installing a new toilet, choose one that works with your existing toilet plumbing and space. If the size and shape of the new toilet doesn’t match the old, you’ll likely need to touch up the wall.
Shut off water to the toilet, disconnect the plumbing and bolts, then position and bolt down the new toilet.
If you have no interest in playing plumber, hire one to help select and install a new toilet that uses less water.
