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Low flush toilet

A water-saving toilet that still gets the job done. Low-flush toilets use no more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush-as opposed to older models that took a whopping 3.5-5 gallons for each push of the handle. The U.S. government has mandated that most new models (with the exception of some commercial types) meet this standard since 1992. Unfortunately, there has been some trouble with the effectiveness of these toilets, resulting in a lot of (purpose-defeating) double flushing. Newer models with pressure- or vacuum-assisted flushing systems have been developed to offer better performance. Some offer dual flushing-one flush for solid wastes and a less powerful one for liquids and paper. If you're toilet shopping, these bells and whistles are worth a look.

 

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