Portland Water Bureau unveils toilet rebate program

Beginning January 1, 2009, Portland Water Bureau customers are invited to take advantage of a new toilet rebate program sponsored by the Portland Water Bureau for a limited time. Customers can apply for a $100 rebate for replacing a traditional toilet (1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) or more) with a newer, more water-efficient model that has been labeled WaterSense, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

To earn the EPA's WaterSense label, toilets must use no more than 1.28 gpf and meet rigorous performance criteria.

The bureau is conducting the program until funds are depleted or until June 30, 2009.

To receive the rebate:

• Applicant must fill out a WaterSense Toilet Rebate Form and return to the Portland Water Bureau no later than June 30, 2009.
• Applicant must receive water from the Portland Water Bureau and have an active Portland Water Bureau account that is in good standing.
• Applicant must own the property where the new toilet is being installed or obtain the signature of the property owner on the rebate Form.
• There is a limit of 2 toilet rebates per eligible account.
• Each rebate is worth $100.
• Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information and to download a WaterSense Rebate application visit www.portlandonline.com/water/conservation or contact Program Manager Sarah Santner at 503-823-7444.

Click here to find a WaterSense toilet.

Jennie Day Burget

Public Information Officer

Portland Water Bureau