low flow fixtures, to be or not to be...

[Paul Stern]

It's typical in my market to pay for water and sewer. I am considering making an improvement by replacing higher flow plumbing fixtures (toilets, bath and kitchen faucets, shower heads) to improve utility costs. Have any of you made this investment? Did you see an improvement in utility costs? Did you receive any complaints from tenants?

I am looking also to standardize with Moen fixtures that qualify for the EPA's watersense program. Any suggestions or experience with Moen or other watersense qualified fixtures?

Thanks in advance.

[Roy N.]

Originally posted by @Paul Stern:

I want to save the planet as much as the next person. But I REALLY want to cut down on water consumption since I pay the bill. Great advice I will start looking at the Niagara toilet thanks Roy N.

 Paul:

Have a look at models with a MAP rating of 800 - 1000+.  Most manufactures have at least one descent HET or UHET toilet in their line-up.   Home Depot did have a house brand (Glacier Bay) HET that was a rebranded Niagara Conservation (the MAP database indicates which one) that was often available for around $100.