Rebates are available for water-efficient toilets

In partnership with the Home Depot, the Region of Peel will be providing instant rebates of $60 and $100 on water efficient toilets this Saturday and Sunday (April 5 and 6) at select Home Depot stores. Additional manufacturer rebates of up to $25 may also apply.

The instant rebate will be taken off the price of the toilet at the point of purchase and equal $60 for Peel-approved six-litre toilets, and $100 for Peelapproved toilets that flush with 4.8 litres or less. The rebates will be available Saturday and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the following six locations: (in Brampton) at 49 First Gulf Blvd., 60 Great Lakes Dr. and 9105 Airport Rd., (in Mississauga) 2920 Argentia Rd., 5975 Terry Fox Way and 3065 Mavis Rd.

Regional staff will be at each store to help residents fill out application forms, to assist with the selection of approved toilet models and to answer any questions about water efficiency.

To be eligible for the instant rebates, you must live in Peel and own or rent a single or multi-family dwelling. Residents are being asked to bring a copy of their water bill or valid photo ID to verify eligibility.

This instant rebate sale is also being offered at Home Depot stores in the Toronto and in York Region the same dates.

Mail-in rebates are also available from the Region on an ongoing basis as part of the Toilet Replacement Program. In 2007, the Region provided 11,502 rebates to residents as incentive to phase out older, less efficient (13 to 20 litre) toilet models, which saved an estimated 1.22 million litres of water. The reduction in water and wastewater that requires treatment and distribution also contributes to a reduction in energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions.

The Toilet Replacement Program was initiated as part of Peel's Water Efficiency Plan, a long-term strategy to reduce peak water demand and to support an expected population growth of 23 per cent over the next eight years.

For a list of Peel- Approved toilets or for more information, visit www.watersmartpeel.ca.