Friday, February 27, 2009

6 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT Your Toilet

6 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT Your Toilet

1. EPA study in 2003 estimated that 45 percent of America's 222 million toilets still did not meet the standard

2. Hilton Palacio del Rio in San Antonio saw a 60-percent savings on its water bill after implementing the dual-flush toilets

3. $7.08 average sewer and water costs in the US per 1000 gallons

4. Dual flush toilets allow for a full flush 1.6 gallons (for #2) and 0.8 gallons half flush (for #1)

5. Australia, Europe, and China already use dual flush toilets

6. Boston, MA paid $5.76 for one thousand gallons of water. This is before sewer charges.