SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Water Savers Toilet Replacement Program will be ending soon.
The program was launched in 2019 and has helped more than 4,500 Utah households replace nearly 6,000 older, high-water-use toilets with new EPA WaterSense®-labeled models.
The program has saved millions of gallons of water and improved water efficiency in homes across the state.
“The toilet replacement program has been a tremendous success,” said Shelby Cooley, Water Conservation Program Manager. “When the program began, many homes still had older toilets that used significantly more water than today’s models. Thanks to homeowners across Utah, we’ve made great progress replacing those fixtures, and it’s time to focus our resources where they can have the greatest impact.”
The rebate program was designed for homes built before 1994, when federal efficiency standards requiring low-flow toilets took effect.
Over 30 years later, most older fixtures have been replaced, making the program a candidate for retirement.
As the program concludes, funding will shift toward other outdoor water conservation programs, where the greatest opportunities for additional water savings now exist.
Outdoor irrigation accounts for the largest share of residential water use in Utah, and programs that improve landscape efficiency can provide substantial long-term water savings.
Homeowners who still have an older, high-water-use toilet may qualify for a rebate before the program ends. Eligible applicants must:
- Own a home built before 1994
- Replace an existing toilet with an EPA WaterSense labeled toilet
- Submit an application within 30 days of purchasing the new toilet
- Include a photo of the old toilet, proof of purchase, and a photo of the newly installed toilet
- Rebates are available for up to two toilets per home
Applications must be received by October 31, 2026. The program will close to new applications on November 1, 2026. Exceptions will not be granted.
For complete eligibility requirements and to apply, visit UtahWaterSavers.com. For further information on incentives and rebates, visit slowtheflow.org/rebates.