A main source of water use in the home is toilets, as they account for almost 30% of an average home’s indoor water consumption. Toilets can be a large source of wasted water, especially older toilets, because they require as much as 6 gallons of water per flush. The current federal standard for the amount of water a toilet should use is 1.6 gallons per flush.
A way to save water and reduce your water bill is to consider using a WaterSense-labeled toilet when replacing your old 1, remodeling your bathroom, or starting construction of a new home. A WaterSense-labeled toilet is independently certified to meet specific criteria for both performance and efficiency. WaterSense-labeled toilets use up to 1.3 gallons of water per flush – drastically less water than older toilets. When you replace your toilet with a new, more efficient 1, the average household can reduce water used for toilets by up to 60%, which is equivalent to almost 13,000 gallons of water saved per year. This can save your household money as well because when your home uses less water, your water bill decreases.
Reducing water usage whenever possible benefits both your household budget and the environment. To learn more about how much water you can save by installing a WaterSense-approved, efficient, and cost-effective toilet, visit WaterSense – Residential Toilets.
