want a free toilet?
Get
on the list to receive a free high-efficiency toilet installed
and start saving water on the first flush. This is a value
of up to $660 that includes installation! These
innovative toilets flush well with less water, only 1.28
gallons or less, by either using a dual-flush system (#1 and #2
button or lever), by using a pressure assist tank, or by
improved drain angle and trap size design.
Only high-efficiency toilets
(HETs) are provided as part of the free toilet program. Click
here for more information about the approved high efficiency toilet choices.
how do i get a free toilet?
Call
831-475-8500 or e-mail
(click here) to schedule a water-wise house call. One of
the District's water conservation specialists will check the
flush size of your toilet, and the flow on your water
fixtures. If your toilet or toilets flush more than 1.6
gallons per flush then you qualify to be on the free toilet
list (toilets installed before 1993 flush more than 1.6
gallons per flush). If your faucets need new aerators, the water
conservation specialist will provide these free of charge.
can i choose the toilet i
want?
Yes, you can
choose the toilet you want from our approved toilet list. The
toilets on this list meet the EPA watersense approval for
flushing over 300 grams of matter or more. These toilets are
also available locally in Santa Cruz County. For the list of approved high efficiency
toilets click here. (Web page) or
for the (PDF document).
Please note that the pressure assist toilets are
not recommended for residential use since they are generally
louder than gravity toilets and most will overflow onto the
floor if a leak develops. The only exception to this is the Zurn
model which will drain in the tank if the pressure tank leaks.
is the toilet really
free?
Yes, in most
cases. This offer includes installation too! There is only a cost if
you have special design specifications that make the toilet
and installation costs exceed $660 for residential use or
$1000 for commercial use. You are also responsible
for any additional costs; such as, toilet upgrades, or making
repairs related to sub-flooring and plumbing.
how long is the waiting
list?
The
only downside of the free toilet program is that you have to
be on a waiting list. But hey, it's a free high-efficiency toilet! Some people
have had to wait up to two years to get their toilet, but the
average wait time is about one year. So get on the list today
to plan ahead! Click
here to email the list manager. If you can't wait for a
toilet, you can get a $250 rebate on any high-efficiency
toilet. Click here for rebate
details.
is my water bill paying
for this?
No, the costs
are being paid by new applicants for water services. They are required to
replace old toilets with new high-efficiency models to offset
their expected water demand by reducing water use in existing
buildings.
are there other things I
can get for free to save water?
Yes, we have many free or highly discounted programs to help
you save water. One of the newest credit programs makes
replacing high water use grass with native plants and
water-wise grasses essentially free. Click
here for more info on water-wise plant credits. You can
also replace grass with synthetic turf and receive a credit of
$2 for every square foot with no limit! Click
here for more info on synthetic turf credits. When you get
your water-wise house call you can receive free aerators, hose
nozzles, showerheads and free advice! Click
here for a list of all our free water saving devices.
Also, check out our rebate revolution on washing machines,
sprinkler heads and cisterns to name a few. Click
here for the rebate home page.
Click
here for the approved fixture selection form. ("Fixture" as in
high-efficiency toilets that have passed rigorous quality
tests)
If you are a toilet manufacturer and would like consideration
to be on this list, e-mail us for our list qualifications.
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