Traditionally, urinals and troughs are flushed regularly on a timer. While this quick rinse prevents bacteria and smells from lingering, it also means pouring water down the drain even when the urinals haven’t been used. Over the course of a year, this can be costly in terms of water and sewerage charges, particularly at a large site.
Installing waterless urinals can help combat this and be hugely beneficial to your business. Here’s why…
Easy installation
Waterless urinals do not require a mains water feed. A cartridge is fitted in the waste outlet to trap smells rising from the waste pipe and keep the urinal smelling fresh. This means you only need to fit waste pipes to the urinal, keeping washrooms free from exposed pipework without the need for ducting sets or chasing.
Great for exposed and outdoor washrooms
For washrooms exposed to the elements or in poorly insulated outbuildings, waterless urinals could be a sensible option. With no mains water feed to worry about, there is no risk of the pipes freezing up, so no pipe lagging or other insulation measures are needed to prevent iced-up pipes.
Improved hygiene
When traditional urinals are flushed, a moist, damp surface is left behind, which is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Waterless urinals have a much drier surface and providing they are cleaned regularly to the manufacturer's specific instructions (usually just a spray) they can improve hygiene significantly.
Less maintenance
With no mains water to worry about, there is a reduced risk of accidental damage and flooding in your washroom. With routine Legionella checks made much easier, you can enjoy a lighter washroom maintenance load.
Considerations for extremely high traffic environments
However, despite the many benefits of waterless urinals, in extremely high-traffic locations such as motorway service areas, train stations, and airports, it can sometimes be advantageous to have a mains water-flushed urinal. That said, many high-traffic sites have still made the switch to waterless urinals. The next point may have been a heavy factor in that decision.
The financial savings
By the very nature of a waterless urinal system, you eliminate the need for mains water, which also reduces your washrooms' sewerage charges. Collectively, this can have a significant impact on running costs and finances. Each urinal is estimated to deliver a saving of around £400 per year on these costs. Across a busy site, this can be an impressive gross saving.
The environmentally friendly move to waterless urinals offers significant benefits in both operational costs and installation. The replaceable cartridges have a lifespan of 15,000-20,000 uses, and conversion kits are available to retrofit them into your existing sanitaryware.
As always, our team are at the end of the telephone for all your queries and questions and have a wealth of knowledge they’re happy to share with you. If you need some guidance or would like to talk through your options, you can give them a call on 01202 650900.
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