Of all the plumbing fixtures in your home, toilets waste the most water. Older models use as much as 6 gallons with every flush. This drains environmental water resources, puts more strain on septic systems, raises water bills, and has other negative consequences. In 1992, U.S. Congress passed the National Energy Policy Act, which dictates that all toilets manufactured after 1995 use a maximum of 1.6 gallons of water per flush. Recent innovations allow these eco-friendly, low-flow systems to reduce water usage while accomplishing their purpose, benefiting homeowners and the environment.

How Low-Flow Toilets Will Benefit Your Home

How They Work

To accomplish the same results with less water, manufacturers searched for ways to streamline the flushing process. Among other innovations, they widened the flapper valve (the hole where water flows from the tank into the toilet bowl) and the trapway (the hole where waste is carried from the bowl into the septic system). Designers also increased effectiveness and efficiency by implementing more pressure to make smaller amounts of water go further.

The Advantages

Using only 1.6 gallons of water rather than 6 gallons per flush has a much smaller impact on the environment, which is essential in areas suffering from water shortages. Switching to a greener lifestyle often involves sacrifices, but in this case, homeowners will not have to think about it, and their low-flow toilet fixtures will save them money by reducing water bills.

Low-flow innovations are also easier on septic systems, which can wear down when forced to process too much water too frequently. Septic repairs are expensive, which is why it best serves a homeowner’s interests to find ways of putting less stress on their system.

If you want to install efficient, low-flow plumbing fixtures in your home, contact Fast Rooter Plumbing. They have served the Oahu, HI, area for over 20 years and are experts on the progression of plumbing innovations. They will help install systems that provide amazing results and make repairs to existing systems, whether you have broken pipes or clogged drains. To learn more, visit them online or call them at (808) 734-4938.