Our Private Lives in Public Restrooms

Does any of this sound familiar?

• You just walked into a public restroom, right behind someone else. Instead of going directly to an available toilet or urinal, you wash your hands or fix your hair until that person leaves.

• Two men walk into a public restroom. They work together and know each other well. While they converse freely in the office, all conversation ceases – there’s dead silence – as soon as they get into the restroom.

• You’re in a public restroom with several other people. You sit on a toilet or stand to use the urinal but can’t do anything. You wait until someone flushes a toilet, and then, for at least 30 seconds, you are comfortable doing your business.

If you can relate to any of these scenarios, you may have an anxiety disorder called paruresis, also known as pee shyness. It’s even classified by the American Psychiatric Association. The association considers it a type of performance anxiety that only happens in public restrooms. Further, it happens to nearly all of us at one time or another, in varying degrees.

 Oprah Winfrey shared her experience with paruresis in 2004. That year she served on a jury in Chicago. The trial was anticipated to last only a few days, and she thought it would be a valuable experience. However, an unexpected problem surfaced. The jury room had its own restroom. When it was used, those in the jury room could hear what their fellow juror was doing in the restroom.

Aware of this, when Oprah had to use the restroom, she had complete performance anxiety. She could not go to the bathroom. She asked the judge if she could use another restroom somewhere else in the building but was denied.

Finally, she came up with a solution. Before using the bathroom, she asked her fellow jurors to sing “Kumbaya,” and they were not to stop singing until she got back into the jury room. Soon other jurors requested the same. “Kumbaya” was sung in that jury room an estimated fifteen times a day during the five-day trial.

OK, so now we know paruresis is a real thing that happens to real people. But did you know there is an International Paruresis Association?

Sure is. It was started by a gentleman at the University of Memphis. He says about 20 million people in the United States suffer from paruresis to some degree. While some people may have extreme paruresis, making it impossible for them to use a public restroom if someone is in it, most other sufferers have it to a lesser degree – feeling occasionally uncomfortable to mildly uncomfortable.

So why do some of us have paruresis? There are a few possible reasons:

• Some experts say we have performance problems due to a complex psychological stew of shame and self-awareness. Often, we learn this at an early age.

• There are no social boundaries in public restrooms. For instance, most restrooms in the U.S. do not have stalls around urinals or stalls and dividers for toilets that go from floor to ceiling. In Europe, toilets are often totally enclosed, similar to a private room. That’s why more Americans have paruresis compared to Europeans.

• For women, the affliction often sets in because they are concerned about the cleanliness of public restrooms. No matter how clean it may be, they worry about germs.

• For men, the problem sets in because they are worried other men will break the cardinal rules of using a urinal: look straight ahead, don’t look at anyone else, don’t talk, and leave as soon as possible.

So, what can we do about this?

If someone has extreme paruresis, talk therapy is often recommended.

For mild to occasional paruresis, it is suggested, especially in the workplace or at school, that we accept the fact that we have this affliction. Sometimes recognizing it is the first step in eliminating it.

For the rest of us, we may have to just hold it until we find a restroom that provides the privacy we need when we need to go.

Waterless Co., Inc: Pioneers in Advancing Water Efficiency

Klaus Reichardt is CEO and founder of Waterless Co, Inc, Vista, Calif.  Reichardt founded the company in 1991 with the goal of establishing a new market segment in the plumbing fixture industry with water efficiency in mind. Reichardt is a frequent writer and presenter, discussing water conservation issues.  He can be reached at klaus@waterless.com.

Eight Benefits of Waterless Urinals

Every so often, we like to review the many benefits of no-water or, as they are more commonly called, waterless urinals. We’re doing this because many areas of the world are experiencing prolonged drought conditions, which are now becoming permanent. Therefore, finding ways to reduce water consumption has become more imperative worldwide.

With that said, here are the Top Eight Benefits of installing waterless urinals:

1.    Water Savings

Might as well start with their key benefit: waterless urinals significantly reduce water consumption. It’s estimated in the U.S. that more than five billion gallons of water are used every day to flush urinals and toilets. Typically, in an office building, school, or similar commercial structure, about half the water used is that in toilets and urinals. Conventional urinals use one to five gallons of water per flush. No-water urinals use, well, no water.

 2.    Low Maintenance

You probably guessed it, but the flush mechanism on water-using urinals typically needs a lot of repairs. The flush valves, either from age, use, or tampering, invariably need fixing. This can prove costly because, in most cases, the entire mechanism must be replaced.

3.    No Clogging

Nope, we’re not talking about clogging dancers. Instead, we’re talking about drain lines clogging on traditional urinals. The clogging is the result of the mixture of water and urine, which forms encrustations in the pipe resulting in clogged pipes. Best keep the plumber’s number handy.

4.    More Hygienic

In general, urine does not contain harmful microorganisms. But that all can change when the urine is mixed with water. You see, the water in water-using urinals gives the germs the moist environment they need to grow. Worse, these germs can become airborne with flushing and splatter. This was a big concern during the pandemic and sure enough, COVID was found in the urine of those infected with the disease. This means the virus could spread from inhalation. Waterless urinals remain dry. There is no flushing. Germs, bacteria, and microorganisms cannot survive on a dry surface. Plus, there is less splatter with waterless urinals all of which makes them more hygienic.

5.    Odor Control

The first two things you notice when you use a waterless urinal are 1) there is no flush valve and 2) there’s a little gadget placed at the base of the urinal. That little gadget is essential. It’s called an EcoTrap®, and it’s designed to prevent sewer odors from entering the restroom. It needs to be filled with a liquid sealant called BlueSeal® to ensure it works properly. The EcoTrap and the BlueSeal keep the restroom smelling fresh and clean.

6.    Sustainability

Waterless urinals were promoting sustainability long before most organizations were even focused on sustainability. When you consider that one waterless urinal can save up to 35,000 gallons of water per year and that millions of waterless urinals have been installed worldwide, we see they have significantly contributed to conserving water, our most important resource.

7.    Energy Reduction

Ever wonder how water gets to your facility? Massive water utility pumps deliver it there. These pumps are invariably powered by electricity. If less water is pumped to your facility, it means your facility is helping to reduce energy consumption. The cost to pump and remove water is worked into your water utility bill. Less water used and less energy needed helps reduce your water bill.

8.    Retrofits

We can’t leave without discussing retrofits. In a post-COVID world, facility managers are remodeling restrooms to help them stay cleaner and more sanitary. What they are finding is that installing no-water urinals is a very cost-effective retrofit. They require less plumbing to install and no special pipes or connections. This makes installing waterless urinals easier, faster, and much less expensive.

Water’s Role in My Life

Growing up in Germany, there were occasional droughts, some of which were serious and long-lasting. Still, I do not remember these droughts negatively impacting my family, my school, or others in my community.

Of course, if we were asked to reduce water consumption during these droughts, we would do so. However these droughts did not interrupt our lifestyles, those of our neighbors, or businesses throughout the country.

It was not until I moved to California that I realized how water – or lack thereof – could impact people’s lives. Throughout history, California has experienced droughts.

One of the worst I experienced was in 1976-1977. While it only lasted one year, most everyone in the state was limited to five-minute showers, and even the amount of water used to brush your teeth was reduced to just a few drops.

The problem in California, when it comes to water and droughts, is that they are so frequent – and they are getting more frequent today with changes in the climate. In addition to this, they last longer.

For instance, since my first experience with a California drought that lasted just one year, there have been three more of importance:

•       The 1986 drought lasted five years.

•       The 2006 drought went on for four years.

•       The 2011 drought continued for six years.

And today, the state’s current drought, which officially began in October 2019, may be the worst drought the state has ever experienced.

With this drought, people all over California are beginning to realize our climate is changing and it is negatively impacting water. We are moving from frequent droughts, which lasted one to a few years, to permanent drought conditions, now referred to as aridification.

As for me and in regards to water, I guess I was ahead of the game. I realized years ago that these frequent and more prolonged droughts in California were ominous signs for the future. The state’s population and businesses were growing tremendously, but the amount of potable water available was decreasing.

I assumed then, and I believe now, we have reached a tipping point. We must find ways in California, around the country, and around the world to reduce consumption, and that is how I got involved with waterless urinals.

Years ago, one traditional urinal could use as much as 50,000 gallons of water per year. Not only was that not sustainable, but it was simply wasteful.

This triggered my interest in waterless urinals then and has increased my interest in waterless urinals and water efficiency ever since.

In the past few years, our company has gone from not only marketing waterless urinals but to working on convincing people throughout North America and internationally that we must use water more efficiently!

Klaus Reichardt is CEO and founder of Waterless Co, Inc, pioneers in advancing water efficiency. Reichardt founded the company in 1991 with the goal of establishing a new market segment in the plumbing fixture industry with water efficiency in mind. Reichardt is a frequent writer and presenter, discussing water conservation issues. He can be reached at klaus@waterless.com

The Forgotten Part of Restroom Care – Drains

This article was first published in CMM

When it comes to restroom care protocols, the focus is invariably on the cleanliness and appearance of restroom fixtures, floors, walls, counters, and mirrors. However, cleaning professionals should know there is one especially critical area that is often overlooked in the cleaning process—drains, specifically floor drains.

Escaped sewer odors

Problems with drains date back to the introduction of commercial and residential plumbing. An article published in the June 1877 issue of London’s Journal of the Society of Art discusses how in 1852, “an alarming outbreak of fever took place in Croydon (a section of London) on the introduction of a [sewage] system…the chief cause of the outbreak was the escape of infected air from the sewers into house(s) and the inhalation by persons susceptible to the disease.” The article goes on to say, “the house drains and soil pipes are uninterrupted.”

Uninterrupted meant there were no U-traps installed, or, if there were, they had dried up. Working properly, U-traps would have prevented the escape of sewer odors, likely preventing the fever. 

Fumes from the vents

Let’s jump ahead to modern day to examine another incident that shows us why proper drain care is essential. In December 2016, a gastrointestinal outbreak was reported among 154 diners attending a Christmas buffet in Finland. Researchers tested food, water, ice, and air ventilation systems in the restaurant, looking for indicators of the outbreak’s cause. They found that three ice cube machines had high levels of bacteria. The investigators concluded a faulty air ventilation valve where the ice cube machines were located was a likely cause of this outbreak and that leaking air ventilation valves may represent a neglected transmission route in viral gastrointestinal outbreaks.

But there’s more. The air ventilation systems were releasing fumes because the U-traps where the ice machines were located were not working properly. The researchers said that this release of fumes was “similar to what caused the outbreak of SARS,” which we will discuss next. They stated:

“We have noticed that drains have been largely neglected in routine inspections and that leaking U-traps (those that are not working correctly) are a common feature in so-called high hygiene areas of food processing facilities.”

In other words, proper drain care is necessary to protect human health, not only in restrooms but also in commercial kitchens and food processing areas.

Drainpipe sewage

Now let’s review the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak in Hong Kong to help us understand just how vital drain maintenance is to the health of building occupants.

SARS was first detected in Hong Kong in March 2003. Within a brief period, medical authorities identified 1,750 cases, and 286 people died of the respiratory disease. From March onward, authorities in other countries also identified cases of SARS, including at least two cases in Canada.

After the cases subsided, health inspectors set out to find out what caused the outbreak. While the inspectors initially thought people caught SARS by touching contaminated surfaces, the real culprit turned out to be drains, and more specifically, floor drains.

The researchers collected effluent in the drainpipes—referred to as soil stacks—from all floors of a Hong Kong apartment building. They inspected U-shaped traps in all the bathroom floor drains, installed to prevent odors and insects from escaping from the drains.

One key investigation published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine in August 2003 reported:

“The U-traps (in the bathrooms) must contain water (to operate correctly). Because most households were in the habit of cleaning the bathroom floor by mopping rather than flushing with water, the U-traps connected to most floor drains were dry and not functioning properly.”

Researchers found the SARS pathogen in the drain sewage. They determined the dry U-traps allowed fumes from the sewage to be released into the bathrooms through the floor drains. Apartment residents in certain sections of the complex contracted SARS when they inhaled the fumes.

Proper care for floor drains

Now that we are aware of why proper drain care is so important, we need to discuss how to accomplish it. But before we do, let’s discuss what not to do:

·        Do not ignore restroom odors. When odors develop in a restroom, facility managers and cleaning professionals often decide the best solutions are to ventilate the room and perhaps add air purifying systems. While ventilation helps and air purifiers may cover the odors, the problem of sewer odors coming from floor drains remains. Gases entering the restroom, such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrogen, can be harmful if inhaled in large quantities.

·        Do not pour bleach down drains. Bleach is a powerful solution that can react with other chemicals and substances, including the gases mentioned above, releasing even more harmful fumes. While the bleach may kill bacteria, it can also damage pipes. Further, it is not an environmentally friendly option. 

With what not to do out of the way, here are some steps to eliminate drain odors:

·        Check plumbing vents. All residential and commercial facilities have plumbing vents. Known as a vent stack, these vents regulate air pressure, allow fresh air into the plumbing system, and release foul air. However, these vents can become clogged. When this happens, offensive and unhealthy odors are released into
restrooms. Your plumber can help address this.

·        Check under the floor. Leaks in the drainage pipe allow soiled moisture to build up under the facility, such as in a basement. The resulting bacterial growth releases odors into
the restroom.

·        Keep your U-trap wet. We discussed earlier what can happen when a U-trap is dry. Pouring water down all floor drains every two weeks can prevent this. However, in most cases, this is a temporary fix. The trap will likely become dry again very soon. A better option is to use EverPrime. Mixed with water, EverPrime maintains a liquid seal in the U-trap that can last for months.

·        Call a plumber. If the odor persists after you take the steps above, it is probably the result of something more serious such as a damaged pipe. Drainpipes can crack due to weather extremes, tree roots, building settling, corrosion, poor design, and age. A damaged drainpipe can become blocked, preventing the sewage from being carried away to the sewer line and causing fumes to release into restrooms. Hire a licensed plumber to repair a damaged pipe or vent.

Although drains are not the most visible indicator of a clean restroom, it’s impossible to have an effective restroom care program without proper drain care. When lacking proper attention, drains
can release foul odors that are not only unpleasant but that also pose serious health risks for building users. Don’t forget the drains.

 Klaus Reichardt is CEO and founder of Waterless Co, Inc, pioneers in advancing water efficiency.  Reichardt founded the company in 1991 with the goal of establishing a new market segment in the plumbing fixture industry with water efficiency in mind. Reichardt is a frequent writer and presenter, discussing water conservation issues.  He can be reached at klaus@waterless.com

What is a U-Trap?

A U-trap, also called a U-pipe, is shaped like the letter u. It is found under the sink of virtually all drains. It is designed to hold water, which prevents odors from being released into a restroom.

Problems with Water-Using Urinals

As buildings slowly open around the country, building owners and facility managers are discovering several problems with traditional – water-using - urinals. Invariably, these problems are significant enough that a plumber must be called in to fix them.

Lack of use during the pandemic is the root cause of many of these issues – but not always.  Others are more common problems that frequently occur with traditional urinals. 

So, what are some of these common problems? Let’s take a look.

Clogged Drain Walls

Water in a traditional urinal is released from small holes located at the top of the urinal. These holes can become clogged by calcium build-up. They can also become clogged due to other minerals in the water. This is especially true in regions of the country where the water is hard. What typically happens when these holes clog is the flow is reduced. In most cases, a plumber must be called in to clear the holes. If ignored, the situation can worsen, little if any water will be released, and bacteria can build up in the urinal, potentially causing odors.

Unpleasant Odors

If there is a drain blockage - indicated by the urinal draining more slowly than usual - this could cause water to pour onto the restroom floor and allow odors to be released. This is especially true of older urinals and older plumbing. While solutions can be poured down the drain to help eliminate the blockage, a plumber usually must come in with a router to address the issue.

Water Leaks

Water leaks from urinals can be serious. Typically, the leaking water ends up on the floor. The tile and grout floors in most public restrooms can become very slippery when this happens. These floors have smooth surfaces with little or no traction to help prevent falls. The leaks typically come from pipes connected to the flush mechanism at the top of the urinal or base, where water is drained away. We should mention one more problem: when water leaks, water bills rise. Even one small leak can result in dozens of gallons of water wasted every month.

Low Water Pressure

Guess what happens when water leaks come from several urinals and other water-using devices and fixtures? These leaks may result in not having enough water available to flush waste in urinals and toilets. It’s just one more reason leaks should always be fixed as soon as possible. Leaks can lower water pressure for the entire building.

Changes in Water Color

Sometimes, when flushing a urinal, the water looks discolored. Often this discoloration is caused by rust. The pipes leading to the urinal can become corroded over time, and this causes the water to have a dark or unusual color. The rust can stain the urinal and cause unusual odors. These rust stains can usually be removed, but it takes time and special cleaning solutions and tools to do the job. Typically, what needs to be done is replace the rusty pipes delivering water to the urinal, which can be a costly procedure.

So, why are we discussing all these issues?

First, and again due to the pandemic, more buildings are experiencing urinal-related problems. But there is another reason. Virtually every issue discussed here does not occur when no water or waterless urinals are installed. No pipes are needed to deliver water to waterless urinals, so rust stains are not an issue. There are no changes in water color because no water is used with waterless urinals. No odors and no clogs.

And one more thing. With these problems eliminated and waterless urinals installed, no longer a need to keep the plumber on speed dial - a significant cost savings.

It Was the Floor Drains That Were Guilty

Almost twenty years ago, the first case of severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, was reported. The victim was a 48-year-old Chinese businessman traveling through Hong Kong. 

Surprisingly quickly, the disease spread to many other parts of Asia and other parts of the world. Even North America was impacted. The first recognized North American case of SARS occurred in Toronto when a woman who had just returned from Hong Kong fell ill from the virus on February 23, 2003.  

In a short period, 257 people living in the greater Toronto area also came down with the disease, and public health officials suspect the transmission may have started with this first victim. This is because many of the SARS victims were patients, visitors, and healthcare workers in Toronto-area hospitals, which, due to lack of information, awareness, or neglect, had not adopted measures to stop the transmission.

About 8,000 people were stricken with the disease during this outbreak, and about 775 died from it.

At first, it was not clear how SARS was being spread. Very often, diseases are transferred by cross-contamination: the virus is living on something or someone and then transfers to something or someone else. Public health officials initially believed this was how SARS was spreading. However, in time researchers discovered that the primary way SARS spread was through airborne transmission.

SARS and the Amoy Gardens Apartments 

In September 2003, the World Health Organization published some of its first studies on SARS and found that SARS likely started in China. It found its way to Hong Kong through that city's Amoy Gardens apartment building.  

An upscale high-rise complex, many apartments in this building and other Hong Kong apartment buildings have floor drains in their kitchens and bathrooms. Researchers discovered that fecal droplets containing the SARS virus were present in the building's drainage system, but they weren't sure how the virus was getting into the apartments.

While looking for a connection, the researchers discovered that many floor drains did not have a water trap seal. A water trap seal is created when water builds up in a U-shaped pipe under the drain. 

The reason this U-shaped pipe is installed in most drains around the industrialized world is to prevent sewer odors from being released into the air. In the case of the Amoy Garden apartments, the drains had dried out, which is not uncommon, and the fecal droplets containing the virus drifted up the pipes, became airborne and caused the illness to spread.

The Office Facility Connection

A close look at many office facilities finds that floor drains are often present throughout the complex. They are commonly located in restroom areas and kitchen areas. Mopping and cleaning these floors usually keeps these water traps filled with water. This way, no odors or airborne contaminants are released.

However, floor drains are also found in scores of other areas of an office building, such as mechanical, electrical, and HVAC rooms, that may not receive such cleaning. As a result, these floor drains can and do dry out, releasing odors. And should disease-causing contaminants, bacteria, or viruses exist in the sewer pipes below, there is potential that they can spread disease, just as happened at the Armoy Gardens apartments.

There are relatively easy and inexpensive ways to prevent this. One way is to pour a small amount of a liquid trap sealer such as EverPrime into all drains. This can keep the trap sealed for months, possibly years. Schools often use EverPrime to help prevent drain pipes from drying out over the summer and winter months when their buildings are primarily vacant.

While no one can say with certainty, the SARS epidemic could have been minimized if health officials had realized sooner that SARS was spread through the air and that a simple plumbing fix could have helped stop the transmission. This experience, while unfortunate, has taught us the importance of water trap seals not only to keep odors out of buildings but also to prevent the spread of disease and maintain the health of building inhabitants and visitors. 

Facility managers should ensure that the floor drains in their buildings are filled at all times, especially in those areas that do not receive much moisture. This is where the possibility, if not likelihood, that the floor drains will dry out, a situation that can easily be prevented with EverPrime.

A frequent speaker and author on water conservation issues, Klaus Reichardt is the founder and CEO of Waterless Co. Inc, Vista, CA, maker of waterless urinals and other restroom products. He founded the company in 1991 to establish a new market segment in the plumbing fixture industry with water conservation in mind. He may be reached at Klaus@waterless.com.

Why Go Waterless?

Many facilities are now considering waterless urinals because they are an effective way to reduce water consumption—making them a Green, environmentally preferable choice. Additionally, reducing water consumption saves money. Just like everything else, due to inflation, water utility costs are going up around the world.

Before 1990, the average urinal in the United States used as much as four gallons of water per flush. Today, because of legislation and increased conservation measures, conventional urinals use about one to one and a half gallons of water when flushed.

However, this is still a significant amount of water.

The average office building in the United States uses 15,000 gallons of water daily. Waterless urinals have the potential to reduce this amount significantly. Moreover, this water usage can prove to be quite detrimental in the country's most drought-prone areas, such as California and other western states.

We should also know that the cost to install and maintain waterless urinals is less than that of traditional urinals.

"The initial installation is easy and relatively inexpensive because you need only a drain line instead of both a water and a drain line," says David Rose, an architect in Troy, MI. "You also don't have to contend with additional plumbing, flush valves, sensors, and the like, which can be costly maintenance headaches."

How They Work

Waterless urinals are not new—they are more than one hundred years old. They were first installed during the early 1890s in public marketplaces in Switzerland. These early models used sesame oil to keep urine below the urinal drain to minimize odors. However, these early urinals were forgotten until the 1970s, when they were rediscovered during the "ecological movement" taking root.  

A no-water urinal works the same way as a conventional one, except without water. A traditional flush urinal has a "trap" in the drain, filled with a small amount of water that prevents odors and sewer gases from escaping.  

Waterless urinals also have a trap (or cylinder) that sits atop the drain area of the urinal. The cylinder is filled with a thin layer of liquid or sealant. Urine passes through the trap and sealant, forming a barrier that prevents odors from escaping. It also helps to eliminate the evaporation of urine, which can harm indoor air quality.  

Cleaning and Maintenance

Waterless urinals are cleaned the same way as conventional urinals, except without the need for powerful chemicals. The urinal's trap insert requires attention, and the liquid sealant must be replenished, prolonging the trap's life span and effectiveness.  

There are a few manufacturers of waterless urinals in the market today, and each uses a slightly different system, requiring different maintenance. Facility and building managers should do their homework, analyze each design, and decide which works best for their facilities. 

Potential Drawbacks

There are some drawbacks when switching to a no-water system. For instance, the cylinders (traps) used can be expensive on certain models and may need to be changed more frequently than initially thought. But this is not the case with urinals marketed by Waterless Co., Inc. 

Additionally, some facilities with few males and few urinals may not benefit from installing waterless urinals. However, there will be benefits in facilities with ten or more males.

Facilities with waterless urinals must also educate their custodial staff on how to maintain them. As mentioned earlier, abrasive and powerful cleaners used in a conventional urinal should not be used to clean a waterless urinal.  

Additionally, men must get accustomed to using waterless urinals. Using them for the first time, men usually look for a flush handle or search for an electric sensor. To end the confusion, one large Chicago office building even installed a small sign above each urinal that says, in essence, "This is a waterless urinal. No flushing is required. After use, walk away."  

Still, the economics are favorable from the beginning with waterless urinals because no-water urinals are less costly to install and maintain compared to conventional ones. "Overall, waterless urinals are an efficient and economical alternative to traditional urinals," contends Rose. 

Although the cost savings are a real value when installing waterless urinals, another significant benefit is being environmentally responsible. Facilities looking to pitch in and do their part for the environment may provide an ideal service when installing waterless urinals.

Klaus Reichardt is CEO and founder of Waterless Co, Inc, pioneers in advancing water efficiency.  Reichardt founded the company in 1991 with the goal of establishing a new market segment in the plumbing fixture industry with water efficiency in mind. Reichardt is a frequent writer and presenter, discussing water conservation issues. He can be reached at klaus@waterless.com

Memorial Day Message from Waterless Co., Inc

There are so many quotes in honor of Memorial Day. Virtually, all of them make us stop and think about how special this day is.

But of all these memorable quotes, the one that stands out for me is attributed to Army General, George S. Patton:

“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.”

On this Memorial Day, let us take a moment to remember those who have given their lives for our country. Let us honor their sacrifice and pledge to never forget their service.

Enjoy this holiday and let’s remember why we honor it.

www.waterless.com

Waterless Announces New Tagline: “Pioneers in Advancing Water Efficiency”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Press Release 

Waterless Announces New Tagline

Goal: to remember the past but focus on the future 

Waterless Co., Inc., long known as an “icon” in the no-water urinal industry, introduces a new tagline, “Pioneers in Advancing Water Efficiency.”   

According to Klaus Reichardt, CEO and Founder of the company, the new tagline reflects where the company has been, its expertise in the no-water urinal industry, its knowledge of water efficiency, and the future. 

Waterless Co., Inc, is the oldest manufacturer of no-water urinals in North America. Based in Southern California, the company first began marketing waterless urinals in 1991.

“At the time, no other manufacturers were making no-water urinals in North America,” says Reichardt. “Rarely did you hear anyone use the term ‘water efficiency.’ We truly were pioneers back then in every sense of the word.”

 Today, with the chronic and ongoing drought conditions in California and throughout the Southwest, Reichardt believes the new tagline will better position the company for further growth.

 “There are several new players in the no-water urinal industry,” he says.

“However, building owners and managers should work with long-term suppliers and brands.   Because we are pioneers and our fixtures have been installed in buildings for more than 31 years, we have earned their trust and confidence."

Reichardt also points out that recent market research studies predict significant growth in the waterless urinal industry over the next several years.

“We want this new tagline to help us take advantage of this growth. I am extremely optimistic that working together, our country can address its water challenges – and it will be easier than we think today.”

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 About Waterless Co. Inc.

Waterless Co. Inc. has established a well-respected reputation as being an innovative manufacturer of no-water urinal systems.  Based in Vista, Ca, the 31- year-old company is the oldest manufacturer of waterless urinals in North America.  The company offers a full line of Waterless No-Flush urinals, cleaning liquids, and cost saving accessories. Visit: www.waterless.com 

Waterless Co. Inc.

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Waterless Announces New Tagline: “Pioneers in Advancing Water Efficiency”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Press Release 

Waterless Announces New Tagline

Goal: to remember the past but focus on the future 

Waterless Co., Inc., long known as an “icon” in the no-water urinal industry, introduces a new tagline, “Pioneers in Advancing Water Efficiency.”   

According to Klaus Reichardt, CEO and Founder of the company, the new tagline reflects where the company has been, its expertise in the no-water urinal industry, it’s knowledge of water efficiency, and the future. 

Waterless is the oldest manufacturer of no-water urinals in North America. Based in Southern California, the company first began marketing waterless urinals in 1991.

 “At the time, no other manufacturers were making no-water urinals in North America,” says Reichardt. “Rarely did you hear anyone use the term ‘water efficiency.’ We truly were pioneers back then in every sense of the word.”

 Today, with the chronic and ongoing drought conditions in California and throughout the Southwest, Reichardt believes the new tagline will better position the company for further growth.

 “There are several new players in the no-water urinal industry,” he says. “However, building owners and managers should work with long-term suppliers and brands.   Because we are pioneers and our fixtures have been installed in buildings for more than 31 years, we have earned their trust and confidence."

 Reichardt also points out that recent market research studies predict significant growth in the waterless urinal industry over the next several years.

 “We want this new tagline to help us take advantage of this growth. I am extremely optimistic that working together, our country can address its water challenges – and it will be easier than we think today.”

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 About Waterless Co. Inc.

Waterless Co. Inc. has established a well-respected reputation as being an innovative manufacturer of no-water urinal systems.  Based in Vista, Ca, the 31- year-old company is the oldest manufacturer of waterless urinals in North America.  The company offers a full line of Waterless No-Flush urinals, cleaning liquids, and cost saving accessories. Visit: www.waterless.com 

Waterless Co. Inc.

1050 Joshua Way
Vista, CA 92081 USA
800.244.6364

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