Multifamily property owners and managers can significantly reduce apartment building water bills by replacing old toilets (installed before 1994) with newer 1.6 gallon per flush models.

Through December 31, 2008, the Saving Water Partnership is offering multifamily properties of four or more units that replace old toilets:

• Free toilets (Flush-Star qualified Western Pottery Aris) or
• An $80 rebate per FlushStar toilet (pdf), see list on application.

FlushStar toilets have been shown to provide reliable water savings and performance.

Most program participants are seeing paybacks on their investment in 6 months to 4 years, depending on water/sewer rates.

• Confirm you're in the Saving Water Partnership service area.
• Complete and send the Multifamily Toilet Replacement Rebate Application (pdf). Be sure to choose either free toilets or rebates.
• Wait for authorization.
• Receive delivery of free toilets or buy and install toilets (see list of eligible models on application). ALL old toilets must be replaced.
• Complete project and submit project completion info by 12/31/08.

Customers participating in the multi-family toilet rebate program also are eligible to receive:

• FREE efficient showerheads and bathroom faucet aerators

If you would like more information about the multi-family rebate or help with choosing toilets that are right for your building, contact Billie Fisher at billie.fisher@seattle.gov or (206) 615-1282.