Things to Know about Flushometer Retrofits

摘要

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct '92), signed by President George H.W. Bush, was supposed to dramatically reduce the amount of water consumed in the United States each year by putting new use limits on showers, faucets, and toilets. While the EPAct '92 has had a very positive effect in new construction, and most older showers and faucets have been renovated to meet the code requirements, there's still a great deal of excess water running through older toilets. The problem with fixing this has been cost. A showerhead and a faucet moderator are both inexpensive, easily installed components that begin to save water immediately. Because their costs are minimal and their water savings are substantial, the return on investment (ROD is exceptional (in many cases, 100 percent or higher).