What Are the Benefits of Waterless Urinals?

A waterless urinal may look nearly identical to a regular urinal, but it has one obvious difference; it doesn't use any outside water. The benefits of these special urinals give them advantages over traditional urinals.

Conservation

• One of the most obvious benefits of waterless urinals is that they conserve water. According to a study done U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a year's use of a single waterless urinal compared to a traditional urinal can save over 27,000 gallons of water.

Maintenance

• Waterless urinals require no septic system load or treatment time, are free of all electronics and require very little in the way of installation. Once put into place they require very little maintenance. No handles need to be repaired or replaced, and they require less plumbing to maintain as well. Less maintenance also translates into less money spent than with traditional urinals.

Versatility

• A waterless urinal can be installed anywhere. They cannot be damaged in cold weather, and can be used in areas where drought and other environmental considerations make water a limited resource. Many armed forces bases use waterless urinals, as do relief areas, medical tents and other areas where sanitation is important and water is at a premium.