NEW REBATE AVAILABLE FOR LOW-FLUSH TOILETS

The Government of Saskatchewan is helping residents "Go Green" by offering a $50 rebate for low-flush toilets through the new Provincial Toilet Replacement Rebate Program.

The program is expected to help residents replace 200,000 toilets over four years. A total of 15 million litres of water per day will be conserved, and 20,000 tonnes of CO2 will be reduced over four years.

Administered by the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, the program will provide a rebate to Saskatchewan home and multi-unit complex owners who replace an existing high volume toilet (13-litre per flush or higher) with a dual-flush or 6-litre or less per flush toilet.

"The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to finding real solutions to key environmental issues facing our province," Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Nancy Heppner said. "Water is the most important environmental issue facing our province. This program is an investment that will help protect our water supply and will lower greenhouse gas emissions through reduced water treatment and pumping requirements."

The Provincial Toilet Rebate Program is funded through the Go Green Fund, an initiative which provides financial support to Saskatchewan people, communities and businesses to help them Go Green.

Those interested in participating can download copies of both the single family and multi-unit application forms from the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority website (www.swa.ca). Information and forms will also be available at Saskatchewan Watershed Authority regional offices and low-flush toilet retail and wholesale outlets.

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For more information, contact:

Dolores Funk
Saskatchewan Watershed Authority
Moose Jaw
Phone: 306-694-3101
Email: dolores.funk@swa.ca