2006-12-01 01:53:24 · 7 answers · asked by Rob R 2 in Environment
In the old days, before water conservation was a concern, most toilets used 5 gallons per flush. Then when water conservation became a concern 3.5 gallon toilets became common, with ultra low 1.6 gallon models available in some cases. Today, almost all new toilets are 1.6 gallons per flush. It probably won't go lower than that because the sewer system as a whole needs at least that much water to keep the icky solid stuff moving through the miles of pipe to the treatment plant. Even at 1.6 gallons, I think the sewers are counting on bath water and sink water to keep the pipes flowing.
2006-12-01 02:37:32 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Toilets range from 7 to 1.6 gallons per flush, depending on how efficient they are. Apparently, toilet flushing accounts for a third of the water used in your home. This is a great website:
http://www.mwra.state.ma.us/04water/html/lctoilet.htm
2006-12-01 03:16:29 · answer #2 · answered by nonameplease 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 to 5 Gallons depending on the size of your tank. If you want to reduce the amount and save money on your water bill, then fill an empty 2 liter pop bottle with water and sit it inside the tank.
2006-12-01 01:56:44 · answer #3 · answered by sparc77 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-6
2006-12-01 03:36:10 · answer #4 · answered by Gregg B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm it depends cuz you can set how much water is used in each flush they usually have a line for a min and a max mine does but we set it lower for lower billings!!
2006-12-01 02:01:47 · answer #5 · answered by LUCKYGIRL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the toilet right where the lid hinges-the water usage is indicated there by law
2006-12-01 01:56:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i do a big "log"about two baths worth
2006-12-01 02:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋