A reader contacted me regarding my article reporting the plumbing fixtures replacement law that becomes effective Jan. 1, 2017, and requires residential properties in California that were built prior ...

Toilets are one of the most frequently used fixtures in any home, yet they are often taken for granted until something goes seriously wrong. Many common toilet issues start small and seem easy to ...

A busy bathroom uses a lot of water, and low-flow toilets and showerheads (which have been the norm for a few decades now) have probably saved you thousands of dollars on your utility bills over time.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to toilets, President Donald Trump just wants to let it flow. Trump said Friday that his administration is looking into relaxing water-saving regulations for toilets, ...

A Pima County program to install the toilets in older neighborhoods at taxpayers' expense is in limbo because of that question. And the answer eventually could change other water-conservation policies ...

Q: I hate my low-flow toilet, but I rent so I can’t replace it. Is there anything I can do to make it work better? A: Low-flow toilets got a bad reputation after Congress ordered manufacturers in 1992 ...

The average household sees five toilet flushes per day. With older toilets using about six gallons per flush, a person could easily get through 11,000 gallons of water per year this way. Water is, of ...

OK. Let’s get to the bottom of this crappy situation. President Donald Trump earlier this month tapped into a long-simmering dispute over low-flow toilets, telling a small business roundtable at the ...