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The volume of water in the tank, its height above the bowl, restrictions or blockages between the tank and the bowl, or within the bowl all limit the speed and amount of work the tank water can perform. If your toilet is less than ten years old, you may have a first generation 1.6 gallon low flush toilet. These toilets were mandated by the 1992 Energy Policy Act in an effort to save water. Traditional toilets used 3.5 gallons of water per flush.
The primary benefit of having the best flushing toilet is that youâll be able to have a quality bathroom experience without needing to use a lot of water. Some toilets can flush with less than 1 gallon of water today, which means you could save about $100 per year on the average water bill! This is almost 33% less than the current EPA WaterSense requirements for toilets, which is a maximum of 1.6 gallons per flush.