| Over a period of 50 years, the amount of water | | | | a ball-and-chain type of flush system. However, the |
| that we have used in toilets has been reduced | | | | newer flush technology uses something entirely |
| drastically. In the 1940s, a modern toilet would use 7 | | | | different. It works by a pressure vessel or air |
| gallons of water for each flush. Since then, we have | | | | chamber and it eliminates any plunger height or trip |
| seen water usage go down. Today, we can now | | | | lever adjustments, which is more trouble-free for the |
| purchase a low-flow toilet that uses only 1.6 gallons | | | | installer. |
| of water per flush. | | | | In addition, the pressurized air system ensures that |
| There are new rules that stipulate water per flush | | | | every flush is powerful, and highly efficient in terms |
| usage. The federal government mandates that every | | | | of water usage. Since these new toilets work off |
| newly installed toilet must use no more than 1.6 | | | | compressed air, one is able to adjust the amount of |
| gallons of water per flush. In response to this, | | | | water used for each flush, by adding a bit more or |
| bathroom fixture companies have introduced energy | | | | less air and water per flush. In addition, the newer |
| efficiency toilets with water-efficient flush technology. | | | | flush system was created to improve drain carry and |
| This is called high efficiency dual or single flush | | | | reduce sewer stoppages. |
| technology, and it is included in numerous | | | | In conclusion, look for a high efficiency dual or single |
| water-efficient toilets. They are especially suited for | | | | flush toilet, for a new or preexisting bathroom install. |
| reducing the costs of water usage, and are also | | | | They are easier to install, are less troublesome than |
| wonderful if you are renovating an older bathroom or | | | | older toilets and can save you money on water |
| looking for a newer, more up-to-date toilet. | | | | usage bills. |
| You may have also noticed that older toilets still use | | | | |