Toilet Information
Eliminate much of the guesswork when upgrading to a high-efficiency toilet. We can help you understand:
- What to measure before you chose an efficient toilet
- The criteria to look for when upgrading your toilet
- How to properly dispose of your old toilet.
Why should you consider upgrading to a high-efficiency toilet?
Toilets are by far the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 30% of an average home’s indoor water use. WaterSense labeled toilets are independently certified to meet rigorous criteria for both performance and efficiency.
What do I need to know before I purchase an efficient toilet?
Review the 15 important tips for upgrading your toilets (PDF). Commercial facilities will have additional considerations.
What are the most efficient toilets on the market?
Premium high-efficiency toilets (HETs) flush effectively with 1.1 gallons per flush or less and can be found at select retailers [XLSX], as well as other retailers since this list was created, and online.
- View this list of the most efficient toilets available for residential use [PDF]. It can also be downloaded as an Excel file [XLSX].
- This list highlights the most efficient commercial toilets [PDF] (flushometer valve/bowl combinations). It can also be downloaded as an Excel file [XLSX].
What do I look for when buying a new toilet?
The WaterSense label identifies water-efficient products that have been independently certified to meet WaterSense criteria for efficiency and performance.
Do high-efficiency toilets require double-flushing?
High-efficiency toilets flush just as well or better than conventional toilets. To find the most efficient toilets, search on the MaP Testing website by selecting “MaP PREMIUM Rated” toilets in the Criteria/Ratings search filters. You can further search and filter based on other features you may need.
Maximum Performance provides additional resources and assistance to help you enter the criteria and features that YOU are looking for in a new toilet before going to the store.
How and where can I dispose of my old toilet?
Find a local disposal site that accepts old toilets for recycling or disposal. Call ahead to confirm hours and disposal fees.