Water Conservation: Can We Talk Toilets?
Recently we caught up with the 11 families in the Chastain Lakes neighborhood of Kennesaw, GA who had volunteered to have their traditional toilets replaced by the WaterSense-certified H2Option toilet from American Standard. Every household agreed: the H2Option toilet was a hit.
The H2Option toilet features a two button mechanism on top of the tank that allows users to choose between a standard 1.6 gallon flush and a water-saving 1 gallon flush. Not only does the H2Option save water, but it provides a more powerful and efficient flush with a jetted siphonic action which adds push to the water from under the rim of the bowl. When the user flushes the H2Option, some of the water is instantly diverted to the rim of the toilet where there are a series of chambers. The air in these chambers pushes the ongoing coming water forcefully out into the bowl, creating greater suction and thus avoiding clogs.
We found that all the volunteer families – old and young alike – appreciated the difference. The seniors we spoke to mentioned they appreciated the taller commode while children were enthralled by the different flushing options and the “Slow Close” seat cover. Homeowner Marie Miller described the H2Option as “fun” and said that her guests were “blown away” by its special features.
The quality craftsmanship did not go unnoticed, either. Chastain Lakes resident Bob Waterstone told us he was impressed by how “efficient” the flushing mechanism was, and not one family reported a single clog since the new WaterSense-certified toilets were installed. Real estate agent Peg Grady said she told her guests to “trust [her] on the turbo flush!” and noted that there was “no comparison” between her old traditional toilet and the H2Option.
Replacing a standard toilet with the H2Option can save more than 29,000 gallons of water per year. Between the savings on their water bill, the more comfortable height, and the “neat” two button mechanism, the Miller family told us they only wished they had the new fixtures installed sooner. Neighbor Rene Merritt agreed, telling us she was “super satisfied by everything that has happened.”
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