Plumbing

Do Your Part — Replace Older 3.5 Gallons-Flush Toilets With New Water-Saving, High-Efficiency Models

More than one billion gallons of water can be saved in the United States by updating toilets

(HIT) - Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath design and technology, urges homeowners to take action now and cross off "update the bathroom" from their to-do lists. As water shortages continue to surface across the nation, smarter choices about replacing bathroom fixtures and faucets will make a significant impact on water demand, and there is no better place to start with than the toilet.

Citing a 2005 study by D&R International, roughly half of all the residential toilets in the United States continue to flush with 3.5 gallons of water or more. That statistic is alarming and equates to a significantly high amount of wasted water, because new high efficiency toilets can flush with less than half that amount – 1.28 gallons or even less – without sacrificing performance. And the toilet comprises nearly 25 percent of water usage inside the home, far and away the most of any appliance or plumbing fixture.

"Kohler understands that using water more wisely is imperative to sustainability, and choosing a water-saving toilet can have a huge impact on water use," said Rob Zimmerman, senior staff engineer for water conservation initiatives at Kohler Co. "Homeowners want energy-efficient appliances to save money around the home, and they shouldn’t overlook plumbing products. By replacing toilets with newer models that flush much less water, but still perform to expectations, an average family can save a lot of water. And, we know that performance cannot be understated. What good is a water-saving toilet if you have to flush twice?"

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