A high-efficiency toilet is a water saving plumbing fixture that can save the home-owner money as well sparing the Earth’s resources. Whether or not the high-efficiency toilet is worth the cost depends on several factors. Lots of information is available, from a variety of sources. Plumbing fixture manufacturers have their claims, while our government provides information and sets guidelines as well.
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The United States Government, operating through its Environmental Protection Agency, works to label fixtures as water-saving through a program called WaterSense. The agency provides figures that you will see quoted in various articles on the internet. Installing these low water use toilets can result in a significant savings in water and money. Whether you choose to evaluate the manufacturers claims or accept the advice of the EPA, your local plumbing contractor will be prepared to handle the installation of the new hi-efficiency fixtures.