Toilet Voucher Incentive Program

The Toilet Voucher Incentive Program offers between $100 and $125 per toilet to replace existing high-flow toilets with low-flow or high-efficiency models. Toilets made before 1985 use between 5 and 7 gallons per flush (gpf).  Those made between 1985 and 1991 use 3.5 gpf.  The low-flow toilets use 1.6 gpf and high-efficiency toilets (HET) use 1.28 gpf — that means replacing your old toilet with a newer model can yield a water savings of more than 60% with every flush.

Who is eligible?

Any Orange County Utilities residential water customers who want to replace an old, 3.5 gpf (or more) toilet with an approved low-flow or high-efficiency toilet are eligible.  Each customer may receive up to two vouchers to replace toilets in their home.

When is this program available?

This program opens in January and closes in June.

How do I apply?

At this time, the Orange County Utilities Water Division is not accepting applications.

I think I have a high-volume toilet. How do I determine if this is so?

Most toilets are marked either on the rim of the toilet between the toilet seat bolts or on the underside of the tank lid. For more information, please access the Tips to Determine the Gallons-Per-Flush Volume page.
 
 
  • Use a trash can for paper waste instead of the toilet.
  • Check for toilet leaks by adding food coloring to the tank. If you have a leak, the color will appear in the bowl within 30 minutes. Flush immediately to avoid stains.
  • If the toilet handle frequently sticks in the flush position, letting water run constantly, replace or adjust it.
  • Install a toilet displacement device to reduce the amount of water needed per flush. These devices are available at most hardware and home improvement centers. Be sure installation does not interfere with the operating parts.