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High Efficient Toilets (HET)
(When Shopping for a new toilet, look for the WaterSense™ label)

Products bearing the WaterSense™ label are generally 20 percent more water-efficient than similar products in the marketplace.

The new high-efficiency toilets (HET) use 1.28 gpf (or less) (maximum of 1.3gpf/4.8-lpf)- an average of at least 20% less water than a standard 1.6 gpf toilet. That translates into a total usage of 2,300 gallons/year per person.

Although they use much less water, these toilets are very efficient. Some new Pressure-Assist single-flush toilets use 1.1-gpf/4.0-lpf and below.

Toilets bearing the WaterSense™ label, not only use 1.28 gallons or less per flush, but do so without sacrificing performance or design.

Consumers will find HETs available in one and 2-piece toilets and most types of flushing mechanisms including; Power Assisted, Dual Flush, Electrohydraulic, and Gravity-Fed.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY & STYLE
It stands to reason that the latest technology would also inspire new creative designs. Combining form and function comes with a price, but with reduced water bills, the upgrade could pay for itself in a few short years and continue to save water and money for years to come!

Kohler offers some of the most innovative styles.

Kohler’s Fountainhead™ Comfort Height™ elongated one-piece toilet with Power Lite® flushing technology features a clean contemporary design combined with superior functionality and enhanced comfort.
The Fountainhead™ includes a heated, lift-assist opening/closing toilet seat and lid. An auto-flush option when the toilet seat lid is down, with manual override electronic soft-touch actuation option is also available
With prices beginning at $3800.00, the Fountainhead™ is definitely at the high-end of the scale,.



Also from Kohler, the Saile™ one-piece toilet with dual flush technology, offers a seamless, contemporary design highlighted by the sleek, easy to clean, fully skirted trapway.
The Quiet-Close™ toilet seat with Quick-Release™ functionality further compliments the design of the toilet.
List price begins at $620.00



Kohler’s Escale® two-piece elongated toilet with dual flush technology has a contemporary European design.
Installing the Escale® is not a job for the typical homeowner. Professional installation is strongly advised.
This toilet is heavy. A 1/2in (1.3cm) plywood support should be used under the subfloor to hold the weight.
It utilizes a special, internal 4in D waste outlet, and an internal supply line. (No flange is used) If the waste outlet and waste tube are not properly aligned, the waste tube may shift, resulting in leaks. A 1in (2.5 cm) gap between the toilet and the wall is required.
Available in a limited palette of KOHLER colors, List price begins at $977.80


WaterSense Approved Toilets
Our WaterSense™ Approved Residential Vendors are listed below. Click on the Vendor name to see their current WaterSense™ approved toilets.

Vendors Gerber Kohler Mansfield (note: not all water saver products shown are WaterSense™) Sterling Vitra	Downloadable Brochures Vitra EverGreen Water SenseLabeled Toilets The Truth About High Efficient Toilets Resources Water Calculator
For the most current list of WaterSense™ approved products, including manufacturers we do not sell, go to the WaterSense™ website.