And even in their liquid-waste setting, dual-flush toilets save little water over a capable, single-flush toilet—and can use far more if they require a second flush to completely clear the bowl.

The flush system you choose can depend on how much power you need, how much you hate toilet cleaning, and how much water you want to save. These systems work differently; some shoot water around ...

Pensioners struggling to cope with rising water bills are taking drastic measures including limiting how often they flush ...

Approximately 2.5 billion people worldwide and 4 million people in the United States live without a flushing toilet. In Alaska, about 22 percent of the population — just over 160,000 people — live ...

Be sure that the toilet if flush to the floor and that the stool is level before tightening the bolts. Next, inspect your fill valve. After a flush open the tank and watch the water level.