Looking for Low Flow Toilet? You Should Be!

They should call the program the "Three Alarm Flushoff." The EPA is currently making the rounds to educate people on the wonders of saving water and money through the use of low-flow toilets. It is part of their WaterSense Program, and they were in Denver, Colorado recently demonstrating the effectiveness of these new toilet designs.

The old three alarm flushers are still found in many households today because some folks claim that after eating three alarm chili, they need the three alarm flush (not trying to be too graphic). Truth is, these new WaterSense designed toilets are built for high performance flushing, even with using just 1.6 gallons of water in comparison.

It is true that some of the early low flow systems tarnished the name early on in the game, proving to have poor performance and left many people with stuffed up toilets, and overworked plungers. This is exactly why the EPA is coming around and demonstrating that these new units are nothing like the old and actually can perform with the best of the 3 gpf units.

Three Top Low Flow Models to Consider:

Here are three low flow models, ranging from one for the standard eco-minded consumer, on up to the all out, heavy-duty water conservationist.

G-Max (UltraMax) by Toto

One of the top models according to real-life plummer Terry Love http://www.terrylove.com/, is the G-Max. This is supposed to be his top rated toilet. It maintains the 1.6 gpf standard, while performing above his own personal standards, and that says a lot coming from a professional plumber!

Incinolet

The Incinolet is about as low flow as you can get. It actually uses no water, but instead electrically burns the waste into ash upon pushing the foot petal. It's kind of like having your very own goldfish crematory, and is a good idea for those who live in areas where water is particularly hard to come by, such as way out in the wilderness. One bonus, because of the high heat process, the ash can actually be disposed of anywhere, since it is by all intents and purposes, germ-free!

Separett Composting Toilet

If you are really gung-ho about your recycling, this waterless unit allows you and your waste to become completely self sustaining, provided that you have a garden or area where you can use the stuff. The Separett Composting Toilet actually separates the yellow stuff from the brown stuff, allowing a gardener to have a lifetime supply of plant food and compost. Not for everyone, but a virtual goldmine for some!