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Two dry winters have resulted in the biggest water supply threat in nearly 20 years (according to EBMUD). To safeguard its shrinking supply EBMUD has declared a severe water shortage emergency. Mandatory water rationing is now in effect. Single family residences are expected to reduce water use by 19%, or face possible fines, water flow restrictions, or loss of water service.
To get me to give up my throne of green for a greener throne, EBMUD offers this pot of gold: EBMUD will rebate $150 or up to the toilet cost, whichever is less, for the purchase of qualifying high-efficiency toilets. They offer this rebate for up to three toilets per household.
EBMUD and PG&E also offer rebates for clothes washers. EBMUD will also come conduct a free on-site survey of indoor and outdoor water use. Residential customers who use at least 500 gallons of water per day during the summer can also receive a rebate of up to $1,000 for a portion of the cost of irrigation system parts and landscape materials, including permeable hardscape. The also offer some instant freebies such as water-saving shower heads and faucet aerators.
Call EBMUD 1-866-403-2683 or click here: (more...)
2 comments:
Hi-I am in the process of choosing a toilet for my 1920's house. I'd like to pick something historic in appearance. Did you choose a new toilet? What brand/model? Thanks!
Hi Dana, I ended up going with a Toto. Toto does have some nice period looking options, but not in the eco-friendly dual flush option. Don't pick a toilet until you measure the distance from the wall to the sewer hole. Even with an adapter mine sits a little too far from the wall.
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