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Water-efficient Appliances


The US Environmental Protection Agency provides information on Water Efficient Appliances that can save you money.

Gallons of Water Used per Year (Family of Four)
  Efficient Appliances Without Efficient Appliances
Toilets 11,972 27,010
Clothes Washers 14,600 21,900
Showers 12,848 16,936
Faucets 15,768 15,914
Dishwashers 1,022 1,460
Gallons Used 56,210 83,220
At 2019 Rates $952 $1452

You can save 27,010 gallons and $500 per year by replacing your old appliances. If you qualify, we will give you up to $100 to offset the cost of your new toilet.

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