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What is a High-Efficiency Toilet? |
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High efficiency toilets (HETs) – use 1.3 gallons
of water
or less with each flush. HETs use 20% less
water than the already efficient Ultra-Low Flow
Toilets, the current national plumbing code standard
of 1.6 gallons per flush.
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Gravity Tank
Toilets – most commonly used in residential
and small businesses.
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Pressure Assisted
Tank Toilets – use air pressure to force a
vigorous flush.
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Dual Flush
Toilets – uses a half flush for liquids and
full flush for solids; can be a gravity or
pressure assisted.
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What is the High-efficiency Toilet Rebate? |
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If you purchase, install and submit an HET rebate
application for a qualified toilet between March
1, 2006 and June 30, 2009 for your residence
in Santa Monica, you may be eligible for a rebate.
Rebates are available on a limited first come, first
served basis. Rules and regulations are
subject to change. |
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New
construction project:
$80 rebate
Retrofit a 1.6 gallon per flush toilet:
$80 rebate
Retrofit a 1.7 or more gallon per flush
toilet: Rebate
up to $245
(rebate not to
exceed product purchase price). |
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Who Can Participate? |
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This
HET rebate program is available for toilets
installed in single-family homes, apartment
buildings, condominiums and townhomes.
Eligibility is contingent upon past toilet rebate
participation. Upon receipt of the application
you will be notified immediately if ineligible.
This rebate does not apply to businesses.
See
Business Water Efficiency Programs & Rebates
for available rebates. |
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Which High-Efficiency Toilets Qualify
for the Rebate? |
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Print a list of
qualified high-efficiency toilets
or call the Bay Saver Program toll-free at (1) (866)
728-3229.
Before buying a new toilet, take the measurements of
the current footprint (also known as the rough-in
measurement). At the base of the toilet, measure
the distance from the wall to the bolt that holds
the toilet to the floor (typically 10” to 14”) and
note if the bowl is round or elongated. |
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How Do I Apply?
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Download the
Rebate Application
or call (866)
728-3229 to have one mailed to you.
Complete the application,
attach the receipt that lists the make and model
along with a copy of your most recent water bill.
The average rebate takes 4 weeks to process. An
inspection may be required before funds are
released. |
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How Do I Find Out What Make, Model and Year My
Existing Toilet Is?
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Check if the toilet is
stamped 1.6 gpf. You can find this stamp on
the toilet where the seat/lid attaches to the bowl.
Remove the tank lid. Look for an imprint in
the tank that has the make, model and year.
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Where
Can I Purchase High-Efficiency Toilets Locally? |
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Hirsch Pipe & Supply
(wholesale only)
1717 19th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404.
(310) 829-0077
Hirsch Pipe & Supply carries a full line of HETs
from Caroma, TOTO, American Standard, Duravit and
Gerber.
Lincoln Pipe & Supply (retail and wholesale)
2919 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405.
(310) 470-7670 or (310) 396-2667.
Lincoln Pipe may have in stock or will order the
following: Briggs, Gerber, Kohler, Mansfield, TOTO,
St. Thomas.
Snyder Diamond
(retail and wholesale)
1399 Olympic Blvd.,
Santa Monica, CA 90404.
(310) 450-1000.
Currently carries these makes and models:
Caroma: 989686 - Caravelle One-Piece
629435 - Caravelle 270 ADA tank
989680 - Caravelle 305
989760 - Caravelle 270
609159 - Reflections 270 tank
629530 - Reflections 270 bowl
609151 - Tasman 270
604118 - Walvit
Kohler: K3437 - Trocadero Power Lite
K3398 - San Raphael Power Lite
St. Thomas Creations: 6203.424 - Mariner II
tank
Home Depot
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How Do I Maintain My Toilet? |
● Check for leaks periodically and fix
immediately – it could save you hundreds of dollars.
● Replace the flapper in a gravity tank toilet
every 2 years and use the toilet manufacturers’
brand designed for your make and model (look inside
the tank for the model number).
● Use non-toxic cleaners and avoid bleach
tablets which corrode the parts inside the tank. |
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