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Sacramento County Water Agency customers call 916-875-1955, for more information. Are rebates on a
first-come first-served basis? Yes. When funds are exhausted, or when your water provider or SRCSD programs end. You may receive a combined rebate from your water provider and Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (SRCSD). Generally, water provider rebates vary from $50 To $75 per rebate. SRCSD may also contribute up to $50 per toilet to District qualified applicants. Not all applicants who qualify for a water provider rebate will be qualified for the District rebate. Total rebate amounts will not exceed the money spent. How can I
qualify for the ULFT rebate program? Your water provider must be a participating agency.
Does
the program allow replacement of one ULFT for another ULFT? No. Replacement of one ULFT for another is not eligible under this program. No. New construction is not eligible under this program.
Can I install
the ULFT myself? Yes. You may install the toilet(s) yourself or hire a licensed contractor. Eligible expenses include your 1.6 gpf tank, bowl, seat, supply line, wax ring, caulking, bolts, bolt covers, tax and the cost of professional installation. When will I
receive my rebate? SCWA will issue rebate checks within eight-ten weeks of receipt of your completed application materials. If an inspection is required, it must be completed before you will be eligible to receive your rebate check. Due to time taken to schedule inspections, it may take longer than eight-ten weeks to process your rebate. How will the rebate
amount be determined? SCWA provides $75 per toilet to eligible customers and SRCSD provides up to $50 per toilet for their eligible customers. The maximum total rebate is $125 per toilet. How do I know
my toilet qualifies? The easiest way to tell is by the age of the toilet. If your toilet was manufactured before 1992, it most likely is not a ULFT. If it was manufactured after 1992, it most likely is a ULFT. Manufacture dates are usually engraved on the back inside wall of the toilet tank or on the underside of the tank lid. Another way to determine flush volume is to turn off the valve on the water supply line. Flush the toilet to empty out the water in the tank. Use a gallon milk jug to fill the tank up to the fill line and determine the gallons per flush for your toilet. Do
ultra-low flow toilets really work? Yes. The vast majority of ULFT's work very well. Many water suppliers around the state have been doing toilet rebates and have surveyed their customers. One agency in the San Francisco Bay area has received over 4,000 surveys and found that ninety-eight percent of their customers rated the performance of their new ULFT's as either excellent or good. Like any product, quality can vary between ULFT brands and models, so it is important to shop around. Ask your plumber or hardware store salesperson which models they would recommend. Make sure the product is warranted. What do I
need to know to select a toilet? One item to determine is the rough-in distance. Measure the distance from the wall behind the existing toilet to the middle of the toilet drain opening in the floor. This distance is needed to ensure you purchase the correct size toilet. What else should I
look for in a toilet? Fully glazed trapway - while not a requirement for a good toilet, it can improve flushing and bowl cleaning performance. Generally the larger the diameter of the trapway, the better - larger than 2" is preferred. All new toilets qualify. Where can I
go to get more information?
Please dispose of your old toilet at your local landfill. |
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