Waterless Urinals
Waterless urinals were first introduced in 1991 and utilize a trap insert filled with a sealant liquid instead of water. The lighter-than-water sealant floats on top of the urine collected in the U-bend, preventing odors from being released into the air. Although the cartridge / trap and sealant must be periodically replaced, the system saves anywhere between 15,000 and 45,000 gallons (approx. between 56,800 and 170,000 liters) of water per urinal per year. They can be installed in high-traffic facilities and in situations where providing a water supply may be difficult or where water conservation is desired. Due to high-level water usage restrictions, some municipalities have mandated conversion to waterless urinals and flush urinals are rarely seen.
Following are some benefits of waterless urinals:
Water Savings
No water urinals function completely without water. Additionally, cleaning them requires less water / cleaners than are needed for cleaning conventional flush urinals. Each conventional urinal that is replaced by a waterless urinal saves 15,000 to 45,000 gallons of water annually. Corresponding benefits include reduced sewage costs and maintenance fees.
Energy Savings
Tremendous amounts of energy are involved in purification, transport and treatment of water. Waterless urinals provide a way to reduce the burden on municipal water systems and water treatment plants.
Water Pollution Reduction
Waterless urinals do not require the use of strong acid- based toilet cleaners, screens or deodorizer blocks.
Lower Costs
No flush urinals typically pay for themselves within a few months after installation. Savings are achieved via reduced operating costs - water, cleaning, and maintenance. Additionally, overflows, leaking valves, and blockages are no longer a problem.
Improved Restroom Sanitation & Hygiene
Studies have shown that waterless urinals are more hygienic than conventional flushing systems. The absence of water virtually eliminates the media that many bacteria require to survive.
LEED Program Points
The USGBC LEED 2009 Program guidelines have been issued and ratings for buildings are now as follows:
Certified - 40 to 49 points required
Silver - 50 to 59 points required
Gold - 60 to 79 points required
Platinum - 80+ points required
Using waterless urinals can earn the building owner 5 LEED points (or the possibility of 6 points if the building is within located 500 miles of the manufacturing location). This means the building owner can receive up to 10% of points (or more) required for a Silver rated building simply by using waterless urinals.
Consult the Professionals
WaterWise is pleased to provide the world's largest selection of waterless urinals from the most respected manufacturers. Our team of dedicated professionals can assist you with determining how your facility can benefit through changing to waterless urinals. Thousands of companies, institutions and municiple building are experiencing vast savings through reduced utility bills and reduced maintenance costs. If you prefer, we can help you connect with the foremost experts in this field - the facilities managers who have made the smart choice and installed these urinals in their facilities. While our team can provide literature, savings analysis, case studies and other informational materials to assist you in your decision making process, no one is better qualified to speak regarding the benefits of waterless urinals than a satisfied customer.
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