Older toilets use about 3.5 to 7 gallons per flush. Low flow toilets use only 1.6 gallons per flush and save your family between 8,000 and 20,000 gallons of water per year, per toilet. Dual-flush toilets take savings to the next level, because they have two buttons - one for a light flush at 0.9 Gallons and the other for a heavy flush at 1.6 gallons.

                             

Dual-flush toilets have been very popular in Europe and Asia for years. They save an average of approximately 26 per cent more water than single-flush ‘Low-Flow’ models, and you can control when you need more or less water.

The ROI Calculation is based on a typical toilet costing about $150 and the dual-flush models costing about $300 with an average savings of 15,000 gallons and the cost of water at about $1.50 / 1,000 gallons.

The elegant flushing device is about as simple as can be… the left side = light flush and the right side = heavy flush. You decide, and save thousands of gallons each year.

Marin County Rebate program details:

High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate Program

Toilets are the single biggest water guzzler in your home, accounting for about 30% of residential indoor water consumption. Replacing older toilets with new high-efficiency models is an easy way to help trim monthly water bills—and help conserve our precious water resources.

To help our customers make the switch, the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) is pleased to offer the High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate Program. Through this program, MMWD customers can receive rebates of up to $250 toward the purchase of qualifying high-efficiency toilets (HETs) to replace older toilets that use 3.5 gallons per flush or more.

NOTE:   The HET Rebate Program has been extended through June 30, 2010. 

What are HETs?
HETs, or high-efficiency toilets, are designed to use at least 20 percent less water than standard 1.6 gallon per flush toilets while still providing equal or superior performance.

Which toilets qualify?
Look for the WaterSense label. 
In order to ensure that the new fixtures both save water and work effectively, MMWD is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense program. WaterSense labeled toilets use an average of 1.28 gallons of water per flush and have passed rigorous testing standards. 

All U.S. EPA WaterSense labeled HETs are eligible for MMWD’s HET Rebate Program.  For the full list of qualifying toilets, please visit:

www.epa.gov/watersense/pp/find_het.htm

What about performance?
Today’s high-efficiency toilets perform as well as—or better than—conventional, less efficient models. If you would like more information about performance, Maximum Performance (MaP) testing of WaterSense-labeled HETs can be found at http://www.cuwcc.org/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=12064.

Eligibility Rules

 

     • Only toilets with the WaterSense label are eligible to be rebated.         • Only toilets with the WaterSense label are eligible to be rebated.    

 

 

 

     • Maximum of two rebates per household; no limit for commercial properties.

     • Rebates are for the total cost of the toilet, up to $250 (not including sales tax).  Eligible items: toilet tank, bowl, and seat.

     • The new HETs must replace an existing toilet that uses 3.5 gallons or more per flush.  See How to Check Your Toilet’s Flush Volume  for more information.

     •To process a rebate, MMWD requires either (1) an original sales receipt for the purchase of your toilet or (2) an original itemized bill from a licensed plumber or contractor who provided the toilet. Photocopies or fax copies will not be accepted.

    • A  rebate application  must be completed and submitted with the original receipts.

Please consult the rebate application and the WaterSense list of HETs before purchasing your HETs. Specific program eligibility rules may apply.

This offer applies only to qualified HET purchases made on or after July 1, 2009. 
Rebates will not be paid retroactively.

Where are HETs sold?
Most toilet retailers in Marin and neighboring counties stock, or can special order, HETs from a variety of manufacturers. View our list of local retail toilet stores for additional information.

Questions?
If you have questions regarding the HET Rebate Program or if you would like a HET Rebate Application mailed to you, please e-mail the Water Conservation Department or call (415) 945-1527.


 

Documents

HET Rebate Brochure & Application

HET Rebate Application Only

HET Retail Stores

How to Check Your Toilet’s Flush Volume

 

How to Dispose of an Old Toilet

The Marin Resource Recovery Center  at 565 Jacoby Street in San Rafael will dispose of your old toilet for a minimal fee.Contact the Center directly at 415-485-5647 for more information.