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| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| Niagara Conservation was established in |
Niagara Conservation was established in 1974 by William Cutler. | ||
| ==Product innovation== | ==Product innovation== | ||
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| Niagara Conservation manufactures water-reducing, green products including toilets, aerators, and showerheads. | Niagara Conservation manufactures water-reducing, green products including toilets, aerators, and showerheads. | ||
| In 2009, the company released the Stealth toilet, which used a new ] combining air and water to flush liquids and solids with only 0.8 ] of water.<ref name="ftn1">{{cite web|url=http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/water/niagara-s-innovative-08-gpf-vacuum-assist-stealth-toilet |title= |
In 2009, the company released the Stealth toilet, which used a new ] combining air and water to flush liquids and solids with only 0.8 ] of water.<ref name="ftn1">{{cite web|url=http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/water/niagara-s-innovative-08-gpf-vacuum-assist-stealth-toilet |title=Niagara's Innovative 0.8 gpf "Vacuum-Assist" Stealth Toilet |publisher=GreenBuildingAdvisor.com |date= 21 May 2010|accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> Niagara's Stealth is currently the only single flush 0.8 gallons per flush (GPF) toilet in the world.<ref name="ftn2">{{cite web|last=Nusca |first=Andrew |url=http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/with-vacuum-assist-niagara-conservation-8216stealth-toilet-manages-08-gallons-per-flush/8114 |title=With vacuum assist, Niagara Conservation 'Stealth' toilet manages 0.8 gallons per flush |publisher=SmartPlanet |date=2010-06-11 |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> The Stealth's ultra-high-efficiency ] toilet uses newly engineered technology where an air transfer system pressurizes the bowl's trap-way to flush quietly with limited water usage.<ref name="ftn3">{{cite web|url=http://www.multihousingnews.com/product-gallery/quietly-efficient%E2%80%94the-niagara-stealth-toilet/1004046517.html |title=Quietly Efficient: The Niagara Stealth Toilet Delivers | Multi-Housing News Online |publisher=Multihousingnews.com |date=2011-12-27 |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> All Stealth toilets are certified by the U.S. ]’s ] program.<ref name="ftn4">{{cite web|url=http://www.epa.gov/watersense/products/toilets.html |title=WaterSense Labeled Toilets | WaterSense | US EPA |publisher=Epa.gov |date=2008-12-22 |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> | ||
| Niagara Conservation also manufactures the Flapperless toilet, which uses a half-cylinder 1.6 gallon bucket instead of a flapper.<ref name="ftn7">{{cite web|url=http://www.interiordesign.net/article/480270-All_About_Toilets.php |title=All About Toilets - 2005-04-14 04:00:00 |publisher=Interior Design |date= |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> When the toilet is flushed, the bucket dumps the water into the tank, initiating the flush.<ref name="ftn7"/> The flapper is the piece of common toilet technology that fails most often, without a flapper, a toilet is less likely to fail.<ref name="ftn7"/> | Niagara Conservation also manufactures the Flapperless toilet, which uses a half-cylinder 1.6 gallon bucket instead of a flapper.<ref name="ftn7">{{cite web|url=http://www.interiordesign.net/article/480270-All_About_Toilets.php |title=All About Toilets - 2005-04-14 04:00:00 |publisher=Interior Design |date= |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> When the toilet is flushed, the bucket dumps the water into the tank, initiating the flush.<ref name="ftn7"/> The flapper is the piece of common toilet technology that fails most often, without a flapper, a toilet is less likely to fail.<ref name="ftn7"/> | ||
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| ==Water conservation== | ==Water conservation== | ||
| In 2013, Niagara Conservation received the ] (EPA) ] Manufacturer Partner of the Year award for helping to increase water efficiency and awareness.<ref name="ftn8">http://www.epa.gov/watersense/partners/watersense_awards.html |
In 2013, Niagara Conservation received the ] (EPA) ] Manufacturer Partner of the Year award for helping to increase water efficiency and awareness.<ref name="ftn8">{{Cite web|url=http://www.epa.gov/watersense/partners/watersense_awards.html|title = WaterSense Awards|date = 23 January 2017}}</ref> Niagara received a similar award in 2011 for contributions to conservation initiatives.<ref name="ftn9">{{Cite web |url=http://epa.gov/watersense/docs/excellence_awards_fact_sheet.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-03-23 |archive-date=2012-01-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110130501/http://www.epa.gov/watersense/docs/excellence_awards_fact_sheet.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> Niagara has 30 products that are EPA certified, including the Stealth and Eco-Logic toilets, the Earth, Prismiere and Sava showerheads and the Dual Thread Faucet Aerator.{{cn|date=December 2023}} | ||
| </ref> Niagara has 30 products that are EPA certified, including the Stealth and Eco-Logic toilets, the Earth, Prismiere and Sava showerheads and the Dual Thread Faucet Aerator. | |||
| ==Municipality and utility partnerships== | ==Municipality and utility partnerships== | ||
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| In 2009, Niagara Conservation partnered with Fort Worth’s Water Conservation Section to provide free installation of high efficiency pre-rinse ]s and aerators for local foodservice providers to reduce water consumption.<ref name="ftn12">{{cite web|url=http://fortworthtexas.gov/savefwwater/info/default.aspx?id=65440 |title=Welcome to the City of Fort Worth, Texas |publisher=Fortworthtexas.gov |date= |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> The "SpraySmart" program replaced nozzles that use over three gallons of hot water per minute with Niagara nozzles that use 1.28 gallons per minute.<ref name="ftn13">{{cite web|url=http://www.fishnick.com/equipment/sprayvalves/Niagara_N2180.pdf |title=Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Performance Summary |publisher=fishnick.com |date=11 August 2004 |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> | In 2009, Niagara Conservation partnered with Fort Worth’s Water Conservation Section to provide free installation of high efficiency pre-rinse ]s and aerators for local foodservice providers to reduce water consumption.<ref name="ftn12">{{cite web|url=http://fortworthtexas.gov/savefwwater/info/default.aspx?id=65440 |title=Welcome to the City of Fort Worth, Texas |publisher=Fortworthtexas.gov |date= |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> The "SpraySmart" program replaced nozzles that use over three gallons of hot water per minute with Niagara nozzles that use 1.28 gallons per minute.<ref name="ftn13">{{cite web|url=http://www.fishnick.com/equipment/sprayvalves/Niagara_N2180.pdf |title=Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Performance Summary |publisher=fishnick.com |date=11 August 2004 |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> | ||
| In 2011, the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District in ] launched a free water conservation program that replaced old toilets with Niagara |
In 2011, the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District in ] launched a free water conservation program that replaced old toilets with Niagara Conservation's Stealth System to save water.<ref name="ftn14">{{cite web|url=http://www.csda.net/component/content/article/31-in-the-news/1246-elisnore-valley-municipal-water-district-harnesses-worlds-most-water-efficient-toilets-to-save-customers-the-district-and-nature |title=Elisnore Valley Municipal Water District Harnesses World's Most Water Efficient Toilets to Save Customers, the District, and Nature |publisher=Csda.net |date= |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> The program is currently in its first phase.<ref name="ftn14"/> | ||
| In 2012, Niagara Conservation donated 1.0 GPF toilets to the ] of Monterey County to help combat the club's rising water bills. The club previously paid up to $800 a month for water.<ref name="ftn15">{{cite web|url=http://www.montereyherald.com/local/ci_20070974/boys-and-girls-club-gets-water-saving-overhaul |title=LEAKING MONEY NO LONGER: Boys and Girls Club gets water saving overhaul |publisher=MontereyHerald.com |date=2012-02-29 |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> | In 2012, Niagara Conservation donated 1.0 GPF toilets to the ] of Monterey County to help combat the club's rising water bills. The club previously paid up to $800 a month for water.<ref name="ftn15">{{cite web|url=http://www.montereyherald.com/local/ci_20070974/boys-and-girls-club-gets-water-saving-overhaul |title=LEAKING MONEY NO LONGER: Boys and Girls Club gets water saving overhaul |publisher=MontereyHerald.com |date=2012-02-29 |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> | ||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| * —World Water Council | |||
| {{Commons category|Niagara Conservation}} | |||
| * |
* —Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense | ||
| * —Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense | |||
| * —American Water Works Association | * —American Water Works Association | ||
| * —World Water Week | * —World Water Week | ||
| * — U.S. Department of Agriculture | * — U.S. Department of Agriculture - National Agricultural Library | ||
| * — University of Minnesota | * — University of Minnesota | ||
Latest revision as of 02:54, 5 December 2023
Niagara Conservation is a manufacturing company based in Fort Worth, Texas best known for its plumbing products and its water conservation efforts. Niagara Conservation also manufactures lighting fixtures, light bulbs, caulks, sealants, and weatherization products.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing, Plumbing |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Founder | William Cutler |
| Headquarters | Flower Mound, Texas, U.S. |
| Products | toilets, showerheads, aerators, lighting fixtures, caulks, sealants, and weatherization products |
| Website | http://www.niagaracorp.com |
History
Niagara Conservation was established in 1974 by William Cutler.
Product innovation
Niagara Conservation manufactures water-reducing, green products including toilets, aerators, and showerheads.
In 2009, the company released the Stealth toilet, which used a new technology combining air and water to flush liquids and solids with only 0.8 gallons of water. Niagara's Stealth is currently the only single flush 0.8 gallons per flush (GPF) toilet in the world. The Stealth's ultra-high-efficiency low-flow toilet uses newly engineered technology where an air transfer system pressurizes the bowl's trap-way to flush quietly with limited water usage. All Stealth toilets are certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program.
Niagara Conservation also manufactures the Flapperless toilet, which uses a half-cylinder 1.6 gallon bucket instead of a flapper. When the toilet is flushed, the bucket dumps the water into the tank, initiating the flush. The flapper is the piece of common toilet technology that fails most often, without a flapper, a toilet is less likely to fail.
Water conservation
In 2013, Niagara Conservation received the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year award for helping to increase water efficiency and awareness. Niagara received a similar award in 2011 for contributions to conservation initiatives. Niagara has 30 products that are EPA certified, including the Stealth and Eco-Logic toilets, the Earth, Prismiere and Sava showerheads and the Dual Thread Faucet Aerator.
Municipality and utility partnerships
In 2004, Niagara Conservation and Austin Water offered the residents of Austin, Texas the chance to replace their toilets with high-efficiency toilets through the city’s Free Toilet Program. If residents received their water from Austin or an eligible metropolitan utility district, they could replace up to three toilets with Niagara EcoLogic high-efficiency flapperless toilets. The program also offered rebates for purchasing high-efficiency toilets.
In 2009, Niagara Conservation partnered with Fort Worth’s Water Conservation Section to provide free installation of high efficiency pre-rinse spray nozzles and aerators for local foodservice providers to reduce water consumption. The "SpraySmart" program replaced nozzles that use over three gallons of hot water per minute with Niagara nozzles that use 1.28 gallons per minute.
In 2011, the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District in Lake Elsinore, California launched a free water conservation program that replaced old toilets with Niagara Conservation's Stealth System to save water. The program is currently in its first phase.
In 2012, Niagara Conservation donated 1.0 GPF toilets to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County to help combat the club's rising water bills. The club previously paid up to $800 a month for water.
In September 2015 California Water Service announced it will begin offering free High-Efficiency Toilets to their customers in California. Cal Water will provide residential customers who have existing toilets using 1.6 gallons per flush or greater with a Niagara Stealth high-efficiency toilets that use 0.8 gallons per flush. Free toilets will be available while supplies last. The homeowner will have to arrange to have the toilet(s) installed and dispose or arrange recycling of their old toilet(s). Since some old toilets use up to 8.0 gallons of water per flush this program is expected to save up to 50 gallons per day per household or up to 18,000 gallons per year per household.
References
- "Niagara's Innovative 0.8 gpf "Vacuum-Assist" Stealth Toilet". GreenBuildingAdvisor.com. 21 May 2010. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
- Nusca, Andrew (2010-06-11). "With vacuum assist, Niagara Conservation 'Stealth' toilet manages 0.8 gallons per flush". SmartPlanet. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
- "Quietly Efficient: The Niagara Stealth Toilet Delivers | Multi-Housing News Online". Multihousingnews.com. 2011-12-27. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
- "WaterSense Labeled Toilets | WaterSense | US EPA". Epa.gov. 2008-12-22. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
- ^ "All About Toilets - 2005-04-14 04:00:00". Interior Design. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
- "WaterSense Awards". 23 January 2017.
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-01-10. Retrieved 2012-03-23.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - Mesenbrink, John (2009-02-01). "Free toilets and rebate programs save Austin water and money | Bath/Kitchen content from Contractor Magazine". Contractormag.com. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
- ^ "Making the world and your wallet a greener place". Austin Auditors. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
- "Welcome to the City of Fort Worth, Texas". Fortworthtexas.gov. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
- "Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Performance Summary" (PDF). fishnick.com. 11 August 2004. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
- ^ "Elisnore Valley Municipal Water District Harnesses World's Most Water Efficient Toilets to Save Customers, the District, and Nature". Csda.net. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
- "LEAKING MONEY NO LONGER: Boys and Girls Club gets water saving overhaul". MontereyHerald.com. 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
- Cal Water Announces Rollout of Free Toilet Delivery Program accessed 27 Apr 2016
External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20110628215542/http://worldwatercouncil.org/—World Water Council
- http://www.epa.gov/watersense/—Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense
- http://www.awwa.org/Resources/Waterwiser.cfm?navItemNumber=1516—American Water Works Association
- http://www.siwi.org/worldwaterweek—World Water Week
- Water and Agriculture Information Center — U.S. Department of Agriculture - National Agricultural Library
- http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/naturalresources/components/DD6946r.html — University of Minnesota