Rebates available on high-efficiency toilets

SAN DIEGO – San Diego County homeowners can now get rebates of up to $50 and businesses can get rebates of up to $200 for purchasing highly efficient toilets as part of extensive regional efforts to promote wise use of water.

While many homeowners and businesses have upgraded to more efficient toilets in recent years, manufacturers have continued to reduce the amount of water necessary for each flush as regulatory standards evolve.

Compared to old toilets that use 3.5 or 5 gallons per flush, new WaterSense toilets certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency can save 63 to 74 pe...