Have you ever stopped to think about how much money you're flushing down the toilet every time you flush your toilet? If you have old, outdated toilets in your home, the amount of wasted water could add up to some significant costs on your water bills.
If the toilets in your home date back to the early 90s or earlier, they are probably quite wasteful and may consume as much as 7 gallons per flush. In 1992, the Federal Energy Policy Act made it mandatory for all new toilets to consume no more than 3.5 gallons per flush. If you find yourself in this situation, it may be time for an upgrade.
Low-Flow Toilets
When they were first introduced, consumers often complained about their new ecologically friendly toilets, stating that they frequently required two flushes. Through the years, however, their design and performance improved greatly, and today they work just as well or better than older models.
With a water consumption improvement in the neighborhood of 50%, the Environmental Protection Agency has suggested that switching to a low-flow toilet could save you as much as $100 per year on your water bills.
Dual Flush Toilets
The latest in environmentally friendly toilets are dual flush models. Popular in other parts of the world for some time now, dual flush toilets feature two buttons on top of the tank.
The larger button is used to eliminate solid waste and consumes 1.6 gallons of water, while the smaller one, for liquid waste, consumes only 0.8 gallons.
On average, a person with a low-flow toilet will flush approximately 8 gallons per day, whereas someone with a dual flush model only uses 4.8 gallons per day. Choosing a dual flush toilet can reduce water consumption by 25% compared with low-flow toilets.
A Wise Financial Investment
Low-flow and dual flush toilets may cost a little bit more than standard toilets, but since they can save you over $100 per year on your water bills, the investment will pay for itself in time.
Additionally, many local city and county water management departments offer special rebates and incentives for the installation of high-efficiency toilets in your home. Contact your local water department to see if any such rebates are available for you.
In addition to saving yourself money on your utility bills, switching to a toilet that consumes less water is also great for the environment by helping to preserve clean water.
Installing a low-flow or a dual flush toilet is no more complex than a standard model. Many adept do-it-yourself weekend warriors are quite capable of completing the installation themselves.
If you would prefer to have a licensed and experienced plumbing professional install your water saving toilet in The Woodlands, contact the friendly professionals at JD Precision Plumbing Services at 936-228-5000.
