EPA Approves High-Efficiency Toilets



The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a final specification for the latest generation of water-saving, high-efficiency toilets. Toilets that use less than 1.3 gallons per flush and meet performance standards for quality qualify for the EPA's WaterSense label, which helps end users in specifying water-efficient products.




The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a final specification for the latest generation of water-saving, high-efficiency toilets. Toilets that use less than 1.3 gallons per flush and meet performance standards for quality qualify for the EPA's WaterSense label, which helps end users in specifying water-efficient products.

During the development of its WaterSense program, the EPA analysis determined that toilets represented a significant target for its water-efficiency activities.

WaterSense-labeled toilets are certified by independent laboratory testing to meet criteria for performance and efficiency. Only high-efficiency toilets that complete the third-party certification process can earn the WaterSense label.

For more information on the WaterSense program, click here. For more information on the EPA’s high-efficiency toilet specification, click here.


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