Businesses can significantly reduce their water bills by replacing old toilets (installed before 1994) with models that use fewer gallons per flush. Water providers in the Saving Water Partnership offer incentives to help businesses make the switch.

Tank Toilets
Starting January 1, 2011 businesses that replace all tank toilets will qualify for a $100 rebate per WaterSense labeled toilet. WaterSense is a new EPA water efficiency branding program that identifies products with high efficiency performance and reliability. Each new fixture must be WaterSense labeled..

Flush Valve Toilets and Urinals
Starting March 1, 2012, rebates of $100 are available for replacing older flush valve toilets and urinals with high efficiency models. The new fixtures must be high efficiency (HET) or WaterSense certified models to qualify for a rebate.

• Replacing 3.5 GPF (gallons per flush) fixtures with 1.28 GPF HET fixtures qualifies for $100 per fixture.
• Replacing 1.0 or greater GPF urinals with WaterSense certified urinals qualifies for $100 per fixture.

• Verify that your water provider belongs to the Saving Water Partnership.
• If you need more information or technical assistance, contact WSTP manager Philip Paschke, (206) 684-5883.
• Complete and send the Commercial Toilet Rebate Application (pdf).
• Schedule a site visit, if necessary.
• After you receive pre-approval, move ahead with your project. If replacing tank toilets, buy and install eligible WaterSense labeled models. See the EPA's Watersense website.
• Complete project and submit project completion info (including project inspection, if required).
• Receive final approval and financial incentive.