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High-efficiency toilets could save 10 percent on home water bills

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will release a final specification for the latest generation of water-saving, high-efficiency toilets, the agency announced January 24, 2007.
Toilets that use less than 1.3 gallons per flush and meet quality performance standards will qualify for the agency’s WaterSense label.

“The WaterSense label will help consumers identify high performing, water-efficient products,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water, Benjamin H. Grumbles. “By purchasing WaterSense-labeled plumbing fixtures, consumers can help protect the water supply and their wallets.”
The new toilets are the product of extensive research in fluid dynamics conducted over the last six years. While the exterior differs little from traditional toilets, interior redesign and new mechanical approaches significantly improve flow and reduce water usage.

During the development of its WaterSense program, EPA analysis determined that toilets represented a significant target for its water-efficiency activities. Toilet usage accounts for nearly one-third of home water consumption.

It is estimated that high-efficiency ttoilets can reduce water bills by about 10 percent. Replacing older, inefficient toilets, which are responsible for much of the water wasted in American homes, could save more than 900 billion gallons of water a year — enough to supply almost 10 million households.

WaterSense-labeled toilets are certified by independent laboratory testing to meet rigorous criteria for both performance and efficiency. Only high-efficiency toilets that complete the third-party certification process can earn the WaterSense label.

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This article was originally published in Illinois Country Living a magazine circulated by the Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative.

 

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