Public sector bodies could save many hundreds of thousands of litres of water, at the same time as slashing CO2 footprints, and saving thousands of pounds each year, simply by switching to waterless urinals.
The findings have been released by Smarti Environmental following one of the longest droughts in living memory, increasing concerns over water shortages. This comes at the same time as intensifying pressures on public sector spending, and increased focus on Net Zero targets.
These pressures are forcing public sector organisations to seek solutions that not only help save money, and reduce impact on the environment, but which also reduce water use.
Smarti Environmental’s retro-fit waterless valve technology, which converts urinals in less than a day without the need to change existing urinal bowls, is seen by many – including the NHS – as a perfect solution that addresses this triumvirate of issues.
Its latest product, the retro-fit, eco-friendly Vortex triple seal valve (TSV), cuts urinal running costs by more than half, by ending the need for flushing urinals. On average this saves 100,000 litres of clean water per urinal, each year. On three urinals alone, converting from flushing to waterless can generate savings as high as £1,200 annually. For organisations with double or triple-digit numbers of urinals, the savings can be significant.
Going waterless also prevents airborne infections caused by spray during flushing, which has been shown to spread 500,000 germs per inch, per flush, landing on skin, surfaces and clothing, spreading viruses including Covid-19, influenza and norovirus. It also removes 105kg of CO2e generated by individual flushing urinals, each year.
Fitting 98% of all flushing urinals, The Vortex TSV, is the fastest flowing waterless urinal solution on the market. The fully recyclable, British-manufactured, hygienic one-way multi valve system traps all odours so that foul drain smells become a thing of the past.
Accelerating the flow of urine down the drainpipe, the Vortex TSV uses an eco-friendly bio-block enzyme ring and integrated bio-tablet to break down uric acid and bio film proteins. This makes urine PH neutral – a world first – and means that less energy is required during sewerage treatment processing, further enhancing its environmental credentials. When the enzyme ring depletes, it turns from blue to clear, ready to be replaced using a simple non-touch key change-out system.
Combined with Smarti Environmental’s SteriKleer enzyme in-pipe pipe-pods, the Vortex multi-valve solution actively lubricates sewerage pipes, breaking down all biofilms and uric salts. This prevents blocked pipes and dramatically cuts plumbing and maintenance bills.
With the absence of water, calcium build-up caused by the chemical reaction between water and urine cannot occur. This ends the all-too-common experience of floods and overflow when water-flush urinal pipes become calcified and back-up; a particular problem where low flow valves are used to reduce water bills.
Using 100% environmentally friendly enzyme technology – including its 24-hour odour and bacteria suppressing SteriKleen surface spray – Smarti Environmental eliminates the need for harsh bleaches, cleaning fluids or drain un-blockers too.
Commenting on its positive impact for the public sector Kimberley Hill, New Business Development Manager at Smarti Environmental, said: “Fitting waterless Vortex triple seal valves guarantees an end to foul-smelling urinals, but more than that, it cuts wasteful water use, saves money, slashes CO2 and reduces environmental impact, helping public sector bodies as they strive to hit Net Zero targets.”
Kimberley added: “We’re committed to helping government and public sector organisations as they deal with budget cuts, which is why we are offering public sector bodies with 100 or more urinals a free washroom trial for 3 months, and free installation of our retro-fit waterless valves.”
As part of the Vortex TSV valve offer, Smarti Environmental undertakes a free site survey, identifying the current amount of water used and projected savings. For the trial, urinal drainage pipes are checked and, if in need of replacement, are installed at no cost within the fully serviced package option. Cisterns are removed and waterless valves fitted, all typically in just one day, minimising down-time.
Visit smartilimited.com/ for more information, or call 01392 311 202 for a no obligation washroom survey and quote.
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