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A water conservation device for use within a toilet is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the device includes a connector having a base adapted for connectivity and placement adjacent to a traditional pole assembly and proximate to an opening valve within a tank of the toilet. In at least one em

A water conservation device for use within a toilet is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the device includes a connector having a base adapted for connectivity and placement adjacent to a traditional pole assembly and proximate to an opening valve within a tank of the toilet. In at least one embodiment, the device includes a flexible pressure arm integrally formed with the connector base and adapted to couple to the opening valve within the tank of the toilet and adapted to provide a pressure to the opening valve to lessen overall water utilized in each flush of the toilet and thereby conserve water. The water conservation device is adapted for either a total or partial flush of the toilet as selected by a user.

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1. A toilet system comprising: a tank; a flush handle lever coupled to the tank;an opening valve flapper mechanically coupled to the flush handle lever and operable based on mechanical movement of, or electronic actuation of, the flush handle lever;a bowl fluidly coupled to the tank;a wireless relay

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A toilet system comprising: a tank; a flush handle lever coupled to the tank;an opening valve flapper mechanically coupled to the flush handle lever and operable based on mechanical movement of, or electronic actuation of, the flush handle lever;a bowl fluidly coupled to the tank;a wireless relay and a solenoid configured to electronically actuate the flush handle lever of the tank connected to the opening valve flapper, thereby to facilitate a flush; anda pair of wireless buttons, including a first wireless button configured for flush of liquids and a second wireless button configured for flush of solids, wherein upon actuation of the first wireless button, the flush handle lever is actuated for a liquids flush, and wherein upon actuation of the second wireless button, the flush handle lever is actuated for a solids flush;wherein the pair of wireless buttons and the wireless relay are electronically, wirelessly coupled one to another for wireless communication; anda color sensor configured to detect the color of an occurrence within the bowl and recognize a liquid or solid disposal water requirement based on the color detection, the color sensor wirelessly coupled to the wireless relay for electronic communication with the solenoid, the solenoid configured to move the flush handle lever of the tank thereby moving the opening valve flapper to facilitate the flush based on the liquid or solid disposal water requirement as detected b the color sensor. 2. The toilet system of claim 1, further comprising: a power source configured to power the wireless relay. 3. The toilet system of claim 2, wherein the power source is a battery. 4. The toilet system of claim 1, further comprising: a water conservation device comprising: a connector having a base configured for connectivity and placement adjacent to a toilet pole assembly and proximate to the opening valve flapper that covers an opening valve within the tank anda flexible pressure arm, bendable in a curved direction upwardly from the opening valve flapper over the opening valve within the tank as the opening valve flapper is raised, integrally formed with the base, in a planar state with the base prior to installation, and configured to couple to the opening valve flapper within the tank of the toilet and configured to provide a downward pressure upon a top center portion of the opening valve flapper to lessen overall water utilized in each flush and thereby conserve water;wherein the connector and the flexible pressure arm are integrally formed and comprise a single, one-part device;wherein an inherent tension is created between the base and the flexible pressure arm upon installation to facilitate the downward pressure to the top center portion of the opening valve flapper which covers the opening valve; andwherein the water conservation device is operable by one of mechanical actuation to the flush handle lever and electronic actuation of one of the wireless buttons and thereby the solenoid and the flush handle lever. 5. The toilet system of claim 4, wherein the connector and flexible pressure arm are configured for either a total or partial flush of the toilet as selected by a user. 6. The toilet system of claim 4, wherein the connector and flexible pressure arm are comprised of a water resistant material. 7. The toilet system of claim 4, wherein the connector and flexible pressure arm are thin and planar, adapted for flat transport, and adapted for foldout by a user and placement in the tank coupled to the pole assembly and the opening valve flapper. 8. The toilet system of claim 4, further comprising: a pair of arms integrally formed with the base, the pair of arms extending outwardly from each side of the base in the planar state with the base prior to installation, each arm having an arm aperture formed therein, each aperture configured to receive a tab from the toilet pole assembly to secure the base to the toilet pole assembly;wherein the connector, the pair of arms, and the flexible pressure arm are integrally formed and comprise a single, one-part device. 9. A toilet system comprising: a tank;a flush handle lever coupled to the tank;a opening valve flapper mechanically coupled to the flush handle lever and operable based on mechanical movement of, or electronic actuation of, the flush handle lever;a bowl fluidly coupled to the tank;a water conservation device comprising: a connector having a base configured to connectivity and placement adjacent to a toilet pole assembly and proximate to the opening valve flapper that covers an opening valve within the tank;a flexible pressure arm, bendable in a curved direction upwardly from the opening valve flapper over the opening valve within the tank as the opening valve flapper is raised, integrally formed with the connector base, in a planar state with the base prior to installation, and configured to couple to the opening valve flapper within the tank of the toilet and configured to provide a downward pressure upon a top center portion of the opening valve flapper to lessen overall water utilized in each flush and thereby conserve water;a pair of wireless buttons, including a first wireless button configured for flush of liquids and a second wireless button configured for flush of solids, wherein upon actuation of the first wireless button, the flush handle lever is actuated for a liquids flush, and wherein upon actuation of the second wireless button, the flush handle lever is actuated for a solids flush; anda wireless relay and a solenoid configured to electronically actuate the flush handle lever of the tank connected to the opening valve flapper; andwherein the pair of wireless buttons and wireless relay are electronically, wirelessly coupled one to another for communication;wherein the connector and the flexible pressure arm are integrally formed and comprise a single, one-part device;wherein an inherent tension is created between the base and the flexible pressure arm upon installation to facilitate the downward pressure to the top center portion of the opening valve flapper above the opening valve; andwherein the water conservation device is operable by one of mechanical actuation to the flush handle lever and electronic actuation of one of the wireless buttons and thereby the solenoid and the flush handle lever. 10. The toilet system of claim 9, wherein the connector and flexible pressure arm are configured for either a total or partial flush of the toilet as selected by a user. 11. The toilet system of claim 9, wherein the connector and flexible pressure arm are comprised of a water resistant material. 12. The toilet system of claim 9, wherein the connector and flexible pressure arm are thin and planar, adapted for flat transport, and adapted for foldout by a user and placement in the toilet tank coupled to the pole assembly and the opening valve flapper. 13. The toilet system of claim 9, further comprising: a pair of arms integrally formed with the base, the pair of arms extending outwardly from each side of the base in the planar state with the base prior to installation, each arm having an arm aperture formed therein, each aperture configured to receive a tab from the toilet pole assembly to secure the base to the toilet pole assembly;wherein the connector, the pair of arms, and the flexible pressure arm are integrally formed and comprise a single, one-part device. 14. A toilet system comprising: a tank;a bowl;a connector having a base configured to connectivity and placement adjacent to a toilet pole assembly and proximate to a opening valve flapper that covers an opening valve within the tank;a flexible pressure arm, bendable in a curved direction upwardly from the opening valve flapper over the opening valve within the tank as the opening valve flapper is raised, integrally formed with the connector base, in a planar state with the base prior to installation, and configured to couple to the opening valve flapper within the tank and configured to provide a downward pressure upon a top center portion of the opening valve flapper to lessen overall water utilized in each flush and thereby conserve water;a sensor adapted for automatic recognition of an occurrence that justifies a flush;wherein the connector and the flexible pressure arm are integrally formed and comprise a single, one-part device; andwherein an inherent tension is created between the base and the flexible pressure arm upon installation to facilitate the downward pressure to the top center portion of the opening valve flapper above the opening valve. 15. The toilet system of claim 14, wherein the connector and flexible pressure arm are configured for either a total or partial flush of the toilet as selected by a user. 16. The toilet system of claim 14, wherein the connector and flexible pressure arm are comprised of a water resistant material. 17. The toilet system of claim 14, wherein the connector and flexible pressure arm are thin and planar, adapted for flat transport, and adapted for foldout by a user and placement in the tank coupled to the pole assembly and the flapper. 18. The toilet system of claim 14, further comprising: a pair of arms integrally formed with the base, the pair of arms extending outwardly from each side of the base in the planar state with the base prior to installation, each arm having an arm aperture formed therein, each aperture configured to receive a tab from the toilet pole assembly to secure the base to the toilet pole assembly;wherein the connector, the pair of arms, and the flexible pressure arm are integrally formed and comprise a single, one-part device. 19. A toilet system comprising: a tank;a bowl fluidly coupled to the tank;a wireless relay and a solenoid configured to move a flush handle lever of the tank connected to an opening valve flapper, thereby to facilitate a flush in the tank and the bowl; anda color sensor configured to detect the color of an occurrence within the bowl and recognize a liquid or solid disposal water requirement based on the color detection, the color sensor wirelessly coupled to the wireless relay for electronic communication with the solenoid, the solenoid configured to move the flush handle lever of the tank thereby moving the opening valve flapper to facilitate the flush based on the liquid or solid disposal water requirement as detected by the color sensor.