We will implement a water conservation program to reduce citywide consumption by 60 mgd
In 1994, DEP launched a Toilet Rebate Program that provided incentives to all property owners to replace older toilets and shower heads with modern, more efficient models. (See case study above: Toilet Replacement Program)

Over the past decade, technology has improved even more dramatically. Where the original efficient toilets could save up to 3.5 gallons per flush, the newest models can conserve up to four gallons. One-gallon urinals were considered "best technology" during the 1990s but today half-gallon urinals are mainstream, one-pint urinals are on the market and non-flush urinals are available.

Starting in 2008, we will launch additional rebate programs for toilets, urinals, and high-efficiency washing machines in laundromats and apartment building laundry rooms to lower water usage in the city by 5%. This program will save approximately 60 mgd and $34 million is already budgeted.

Progress (as of 4/22/08):
On June 16, DEP released a Request for Expressed Interest (RFEI) to businesses interested in participating in a Performance-Based Model to achieve water use savings and in the Fall of 2007 hired a Director of Marketing to launch an expanded conservation program. However, due to budget constraints the program is currently deferred, except for the initial $6 million required for computer programming of the collection and billing system.