Toilets Guide
Toilet Flushing Options
A number of options exist when it comes to flushing types. Each has its own benefits and offers unique water-saving opportunities. You will want to consider which option works best for everyone in your household.
Water-Saving Toilets
When it comes to toilets, water use is measured in gallons per flush or gpf. Older, less efficient toilets used 3.5 gallons of water per flush or more.
Toilet Flushing Types
Single-Flush Toilets
Delivers the same consistent flush with every use
Most save water by using only 1.28 gallons of water per flush, although models from 1.0 gpf to 1.6 gpf are also available
Offers the widest range of design, shape, color and installation options
Dual Flush Toilets
Buttons or levers offer the choice between a light or full flush
Saves water by using as little as 0.6 gallons of water for a light flush and up to 1.6 gallons for a full flush
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Touchless Flush Toilets
Allows you to flush your toilet by just placing your hand over the sensor, minimizing the spread of germs
Available on a range of water-saving toilets
Toilets can be converted to a no-touch flush with the Touchless kit
Battery operated; no electricity is required
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