High Efficiency Toilets (HETs) are the next wave in plumbing conservation efforts, according to a new white paper released by industry leader American Standard Brands.  The white paper provides an excellent overview of the past, present and future of HETs. It includes the following:

History of HETs:

- National Energy Policy Act
- From 3.5 to 1.6 gallons per flush
- Initial challenges

Superior Performance:

- New flushing technologies
- Harnessing gravity
- Larger flush valve
- Water flow dynamics
- Trapway size

Vital to the Future:

- Growing population
- Aging infrastructures
- Increasing usage
- Environmental factors

Click here to download "High Efficiency Toilets (HETs): Why 'Flushing with Confidence' Is Here to Stay" by C.J. Lagan, Compliance Engineering Manager at American Standard Brands.

via American Standard