How to save toilet water?

Did you know? You use an average of nearly 4,000 liters of water each year when going to the toilet.

When it comes to saving water, we often think about washing dishes, showering (bathing), laundry… but we often forget that it is possible to save water in the toilet. Saving water in the toilet is an ecological and economical act that will allow you to reduce your water bill. Here are some of our tips.

The first step is to hunt for water leaks. A few drops of water may seem insignificant to you, but when added together, the amount of water can be very significant. So be sure to check your toilet regularly for track down water leaks.

Then, act on the flow rate of your flush is the most effective way to save toilet water. No matter what model of toilet you have, there are several ways you can take direct action to do this:

• Install eco-WC pads: to be placed at the bottom of the tank to retain part of the toilet water (up to 40%);
• Use a water-stop saver: a small device to attach to the flush mechanism to control the flow of water;
• Adjust the float position: when set to the low position, the tank will take less water with each flush:
• Putting a filled water bottle in your flush tank: a clever and free method to save toilet water by artificially reducing the volume of the tank.

To reduce your water consumption, it is also possible to simply flush the toilet less often. This tip is not necessarily suitable for everyone (family life, visiting friends, etc.) and cannot be used constantly at the risk of blocking the toilet.

Another eco-friendly recovery method: use shower water to save toilet water. In fact, you can simply collect the water that flows from your shower in a bucket while waiting for hot water to arrive in the pipes. This bucket can then be used as a "manual" flush during your next trips to the toilet.

Finally, if you want to change your toilet to save water, here are some changes that you could recommend:

• Installing a toilet with a dual flush button: allows you to use less water per flush. In addition, these flushes are usually associated with smaller water tanks;
• Opt for an economical and efficient toilet model: the latest toilet models are designed with much more compact tanks than the old toilets (2/4 liters compared to 9 liters);
• Acquire dry toilets if you have the desire and the possibility to save toilet water as much as possible.