RONA to End Sales of Toilets with Tanks Over 6 Litres

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RONA Inc., the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, renovation and gardening products, announced today that it will stop selling conventional toilets with tanks over 6 litres in volume. Given the water savings achieved and the technological advances in efficiency with toilets of 6 litres or less, RONA believes that toilets with tanks over 6 litres no longer represent an ecological option. This initiative is another reflection of RONA''s concern to provide responsible consumption options for its customers, including saving drinking water.

Tips for Responsible Water Use
"According to Environment Canada, Canadians consume over 300 litres of potable water per day, nearly a third of which goes into toilets. By using toilets that hold less water, our consumers will help safeguard millions of litres of this precious natural resource," said RONA executive vice president of merchandising Normand Dumont. "For RONA, ending sales of toilets over 6 litres is a way of supporting our customers in their efforts to adopt responsible practices for a sustainable community."
By completely ending sales of toilets over 6 litres in volume, RONA is encouraging its customers to save potable water by opting for eco-responsible products and habits.

1. Smaller toilet tanks
By installing a toilet with a 6-litre tank, Canadians can reduce their water needs for that use by 50% to 70% per year, on average. Customers who choose a toilet that carries a maximum performance (MaP) rating will have a guarantee that the toilet will be more efficient than an old model with a larger tank. As of today, all stores in the RONA network will offer models from three categories of conventional toilets:

1. Toilets with flush volumes of 6 litres
2. Double flush toilets (4/6 litres)
3. Toilets with flush volumes of 4.8 litres

The use of dye tablets to detect leaks is another effective way to prevent water waste and damage from water leakage.

2. Low-flow showerheads and aerated faucets
By installing a low-flow showerhead, Canadians can reduce their water needs for that use by nearly 30% and save almost 15% on their average electricity consumption for hot water heating. Use of aerators on faucets will also help maintain water pressure at a comfortable level. RONA also encourages its customers to carefully check the joints in their bathroom and kitchen fittings and change them if any leaks, however small, are detected.

3. Rainwater recovery
Installing a rainwater recovery system makes it possible to stock up on water that can be used to water plants, wash the car and fill the birdbath or even the swimming pool. With a recovery tank attached to their gutter and drainpipe system, customers can reduce their consumption of drinking water by not using it for activities that don''t require it.

To choose the right products for saving water, it''s important to do an assessment of your home''s water needs and what can be properly installed. This may depend on the type of dwelling and the materials that the roof is made of. For more information, please visit rona.ca.

Last but not least, some municipalities are also promoting responsible water use, with offers of financial assistance to residents who decide to replace or modernize their sanitary fixtures. Interested consumers can ask their municipality for further information.