Water-smart Toilet
Water-smart Toilet | Plumbing Fixture Replacements | Plumbing | Fayetteville
Imagine stepping into your Fayetteville bathroom and knowing every flush is conserving water and saving you money. HEP’s water-smart toilet plumbing solutions turn that vision into reality by pairing cutting-edge, low-flow technology with the craftsmanship of our licensed professionals. From evaluating your current fixtures to recommending WaterSense-certified models, we make upgrading effortless—and the difference on your utility bill immediate.
Our technicians specialize in seamless plumbing fixture replacements that respect your time, your home, and the environment. We arrive when promised, protect your floors, haul away the old units, and leave you with sleek, high-efficiency toilets that operate flawlessly for years to come. Ready to refresh your bathroom and reduce your water footprint? Call HEP today and schedule your water-smart transformation.
FAQs
1. What is considered a “water-smart” toilet and how does it save water compared with a standard model?
A water-smart toilet—sometimes called a high-efficiency toilet (HET) or WaterSense-certified toilet—uses 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf) or less, whereas many pre-1994 toilets use 3.5–7 gpf. Dual-flush models go a step further by offering a half-flush for liquid waste that averages only 0.8 gpf. By combining redesigned, glazed trapways, larger flush valves, and optimized bowl geometry, these fixtures clear waste with less water, typically reducing toilet water use by 20–60 percent without sacrificing performance.
2. Will a high-efficiency toilet give me the same flushing power as my old 3.5-gallon unit?
Yes. Modern water-smart toilets rely on advanced hydraulics—wider 2⅛-inch trapways, precision-engineered bowls, and 3- or 4-inch flush valves—to deliver a rapid, forceful siphon that clears the bowl on the first push. Independent MaP (Maximum Performance) testing rates most WaterSense models at 800–1,000 grams of waste removal, far above the 350-gram threshold for a reliable flush. In day-to-day use, homeowners rarely notice a difference other than the quieter, quicker refill cycle.
3. How much water and money can I expect to save in Fayetteville by switching to water-smart fixtures?
For an average Fayetteville household of 3 people, toilets account for roughly 30 percent of indoor water use—about 6,000–8,000 gallons per year per toilet. Replacing one 3.5 gpf toilet with a 1.28 gpf model can save 2.2 gallons per flush, or about 4,000–4,500 gallons each year. At Fayetteville PWC’s current residential water/sewer rate (≈$0.011 per gallon combined), that’s about $45–$50 annual savings per toilet. Installing dual-flush or ultra-high-efficiency fixtures multiplies the savings, often paying for the upgrade in 2–3 years.
4. Do I have to replace the entire toilet, or can you retrofit my existing fixture to make it water-smart?
Full replacement delivers the greatest savings and reliability, but several retrofit options exist: (1) Dual-flush conversion kits swap in a split-button flush valve, reducing liquid-waste volume to about 1 gpf; (2) Pressure-assist tanks fit many 1.6 gpf toilets and boost performance with less water; (3) Fill-cycle diverters and adjustable flappers fine-tune the refill volume. We start with an inspection to see whether your current bowl and rough-in will accept upgrades. If the porcelain is older than 1994 or shows hairline cracks, we typically recommend complete replacement because newer bowls are specifically engineered for low-volume flushing.
5. How long does a water-smart toilet replacement take, and will my bathroom be unusable during the process?
A standard swap-out—removal of the old fixture, inspection of the flange, installation of a new wax-free seal, setting the toilet, and leak-testing—takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Your bathroom is out of service only while the old toilet is removed and the new one is bolted down, typically less than 90 minutes. If the flange is damaged, we can install a repair ring on the spot, adding about 30 minutes. We haul away and recycle the old porcelain under the City of Fayetteville’s construction-debris program, so there’s no mess left behind.
6. Are there rebates or incentives in Fayetteville for installing water-smart plumbing fixtures?
Yes. Fayetteville PWC offers a $50 bill credit for each WaterSense-labeled toilet rated at 1.28 gpf or less, up to two per household per calendar year. In addition, some Cumberland County neighborhoods participating in the PWC’s Water Conservation Pilot can receive a free water audit and fixture replacement voucher. Our office will provide the paperwork, proof of purchase, and installation invoice you need to submit. Because funding cycles can close early, we recommend reserving your fixture and scheduling installation before applying.