 
WaterSense Models:
Have a lazy toilet? Consider installing one of these options:
1. toilet tank (Mansfield, EcoQuantum, #187796*)
2. toilet tank (Mansfield, QuantumOne, #83026*)
3. toilet bowl (Mansfield, Quantum, #83185*)
4. toilet bowl (Mansfield, Quantum, #187778*)
*Availability varies by market.
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you will flush the toilet nearly 140,000 times during your life span. Having a toilet that is inefficient, or lazy, wastes water and money with each flush. Use the tips below to diagnose a problem and to find an updated model that works for you.
Symptoms of a Lazy Toilet:
If you answer yes to one or more of these descriptions, you might have a lazy toilet in your home.
- Requires multiple flushes to clear
- Clogs frequently
- Manufactured before 1999
Benefits of High-Efficiency Toilets:
WaterSense is an EPA-sponsored program that can help you identify toilets that are not only water efficient, but also high performance. WaterSense-labeled high-efficiency toilets (HETs) are tested for performance and efficiency and use less than 1.3 gallons per flush (gpf). Replacing an outdated toilet with a model that uses less water can benefit both the environment and your budget in the following ways:
- Water conservation—High-efficiency models use only 1.3 gpf, while models from 1980 to 1994 use up to 3.5 gpf—or even more if they leak. Good To Know: Current federal law states that new toilets must not exceed 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf).
- Monthly savings—Less water use equals lower utility costs. According to the EPA, a family of four could potentially reduce their water bill by $90 annually by switching from 3.5-gpf toilets to WaterSense-labeled models.
- Local rebates—Some utility companies offer rebates for replacing dated toilets with new high-efficiency models. Check with your local provider to see if a rebate is available in your area. Good To Know: According to the EPA, a WaterSense high-efficiency toilet will pay for itself in only a few years.
- High performance—Early low-flow toilets were a step in the right direction for saving water, but they often lacked the power of higher-gpf models. WaterSense-labeled HETs balance performance and conservation.
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