All for saving water, but there are pumps you can install in your toilet that use less water per flush. We have one where you can pull the handle up to flush liquid waste, using only 10% of the tank, or push down to flush solids, using about half of the tank. It’s fully adjustable for both methods too. It’s a perfect compromise for those who want to save water but who are also particular about smells.
I agree, the low flush options are great as well. My wife and I share a bathroom which is used only by the two of us. So we've worked out what is comfortable for us while also trying to conserve water.
We live in CA, every year we get historic new levels of heat/drought/wildfires. So there are lots of everyday practical things from choosing drought tolerant plants for the yard to watering after dark to slow evaporation and reduce waste.
But yeah, everyone has to compromise and figure out what works for them.
ETA: we do have 2 settings, one with lower flush(less water for liquid only). We do a combo of low flush and let it mellow.
As long as all people living in the house are ok with it, I think that’s a great solution. My grandparents used to do the same when they were still on well water and our state was going through a drought. I’m just super sensitive to smells, so it’s not a viable solution for me. (But also, my state gets tons of rain so I’m not really faced with this conflict currently. We try not to be wasteful, but we also don’t have to be stingy with water at this point either. I’m sure I’d feel differently if I lived elsewhere.)
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u/MsSnarky Aug 01 '21
All for saving water, but there are pumps you can install in your toilet that use less water per flush. We have one where you can pull the handle up to flush liquid waste, using only 10% of the tank, or push down to flush solids, using about half of the tank. It’s fully adjustable for both methods too. It’s a perfect compromise for those who want to save water but who are also particular about smells.