TOILET REPLACEMENT REBATE PROGRAM
Water is valuable. Practicing water conservation both indoors and outdoors benefits you and your community. It conserves this very vital resource and helps you save money.
It is a recognized fact that half the water we use is wasted. Indoors 40 – 50% of your household water usage is consumed in your bathroom. Older toilets made before 1985 may use 18-22 litres per flush and post-1985 models consume about 13 litres per flush. This means that your toilet is responsible for 30% of your total bathroom consumption and more than half is flushed unnecessarily, wasting both water and money.
TIME TO CHANGE
Consider replacing your older toilet with the
6-litre ULF (ultra low flow) toilet or other
low-volume units which use less than half the water of older models. Dual-flush technology takes water efficiency a step further by using
6 litres of water to flush solid waste but only 3 litres to flush liquid waste.
The 1996 Ontario Building Code requires the installation of 6-litre toilets in new construction.
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| Conservation Action |
% Water Saved
(compared to old fixtures) |
$$ Water Bill Savings* |
| Replace 20 litre toilet |
65% |
$80 |
| Replace Showerhead |
50% |
$124 |
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ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM?
This water conservation program is a replacement program and the rebates apply only to existing bathrooms where the existing old model toilet is being replaced with a 6L ULF toilet or a dual- flush model. Installing a new toilet when you add a new bathroom does not qualify for a rebate.
- You may apply to participate in this incentive if your home is on the City of Thunder Bay water supply and you have a water
account in good standing.
- Detached and semi-detached homes, condominiums, townhouses and co-operative housing are eligible to participate,
provided all requirements are met.
- A toilet replacement incentive specific to organizations, larger multi-unit and commercial buildings is also available. Owners/property managers must contact EcoSuperior for details and to access the program.
Program participation and approval is contingent upon completion of a Water Saver Visit to your home or a commercial building by EcoSuperior’s conservation advisor.
Residential rebates of $125 are applied in the form of a credit to your City water bill with a maximum of two (2) toilets per household.
*The rebates for commercial/multi-units and organizations differ from the residential program. The number of installations is subject to review by EcoSuperior.
Please contact us prior to any replacements.
4 STEPS TO PARTICIPATE & START SAVING:
- Prior to any installation(s), contact EcoSuperior to confirm your eligibility and book your Water
Saver Visit by a water conservation advisor. Tel: 624-2140. This appointment is free but it is a required element to
participate in the program and receive a rebate. The water conservation advisor will measure water flows from your toilet
(shower & sink upon request) and bring you the rebate application form, water conservation information and a free
water conservation kit, consisting of a low-flow showerhead, faucet aerator, & leak detection tablets. This is a
good opportunity to address any questions you may have about your upcoming installation.
- Once you have purchased your CSA-certified 6-liter or dual-flush toilet, have it installed by one of our approved
plumbers (see list below). You may purchase the toilet from any source, but it must meet the CAN/CSA-B45
standard and be installed by a licensed plumber participationg in the program.
- Hand over your old toilet to the installing plumber, who will take it to the John Street Landfill site to be
crushed for use as road base.
- Complete your portion of the Rebate Application form and have your plumber complete and sign the installer's section.
Then, bring/mail your completed application form, together with you receipts itemizing purchase and installation
to EcoSuperior, 212 E. Miles St. (between May & Simpson). Your rebate will be processed as a credit on your City of Thunder
Bay water account.
CHOOSING YOUR NEW TOILET
Consult your plumber for assistance in choosing the most suitable and efficient model for your residence. Six liter
toilets vary in price, from $130-$450 or more, depending on brand name and features. Costs for installation also vary -
obtain a quote from a participating plumber. The ability to flush well without clogging is important. When comparing toilets,
note that larger traps are less likely to clog. Toilets with larger bowl water surface areas genergally require fewer
cleanings. If your new toilet has a smaller base than your old one, you may need to replace the flooring around the toilet. Useful websites for toilet information are
Canadian Water and Wastewater Association and for MAP testing Veritec Consulting Inc. You can also view a demonstration on how toilet testing is done by visiting CBC Spark.
Depending on your household and usage, a $200 ULF toilet should pay for itself in savings in less than three years.
The toilet rebate helps offset the cost of installation. Self installations are not eligible under the program. Rebate applications must be received within the same year as the toilet replacement. The number of rebates
is limited and awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
PARTICIPATING PLUMBERS
A. Villeneuve Mechanical Limited
622-8835
Aqua North Plumbing & Heating
550 Squier Street
767-3797
Axel's Water & Plumbing Center
313 E. Victoria Avenue
623-4488
Axelson's Plumbing & Heating Limited
353 Grenville Avenue
683-8811
C&C Plumbing Ltd.
901 Alloy Drive
623-4211
Clow Darling
1201 Cameron Street
623-7485
Craig Plumbing Centre
1263 Amber Drive
345-1137
Giardetti Bros. Plumbing Ltd.
136 S. Court Street
345-6933
Gerolami Mechanical
628-0710
Larry's Mechanical Systems
622-8794
Robert's Plumbing & Sheet Metal Co.
286 Secord Street
345-9353
Thermal Mechanical Systems
648 Squier Street
345-5200
MORE WAYS TO CONSERVE WATER
- Use your dishwasher and washing machine only for full loads. Using a dishwasher actually saves water and energy over
hand washing dishes, assuming you use the dishwasher once for every 3 to 4 times you would wash dishes by hand.
 Check for leaks in toilets and faucets. Even a slow drip can cost you $100 annually in wasted water.
- Using a low flow shower head cuts shower water by 60% compared to standard shower fixtures.
- A short shower takes less than half the amount of water used for a full bath.
- Insulate your water pipes. You'll get hot water faster and avoid wasting water while it heats up.
- Use a timer for your lawn sprinkler and try a rain barrel for watering container gardens and flowerbeds. Consider a
low-maintenance landscape that reduces water requirements.
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