uridan + WCTNZ® brings a design-led waterless urinal system to New Zealand with the local specification, supply and long-term support commercial projects need.
Waterless urinals are increasingly relevant in buildings where water use, operating cost, architectural finish and long-term facilities management are all being considered together.
uridan approaches the category from a distinctly Danish direction: simple forms, zero-flush operation, a purpose-designed odour-control system and a maintenance process built around the urinal as a complete system rather than an isolated ceramic fixture.
For New Zealand, WCTNZ® provides the local layer around that technology — helping architects, specifiers, contractors, facilities teams and building owners move from product selection through to ongoing operation.
A new waterless urinal standard for New Zealand
uridan waterless urinals operate without conventional flush water and are designed as a complete sanitation system.
The urinal, uridan siphon, uriLOCK® odour-blocking fluid and matched cleaning and maintenance products work together to provide a practical commercial pathway backed by WCTNZ® in New Zealand.
A practical step forward
For decades, commercial urinals have routinely used potable water simply to move urine into the drainage system.
Waterless urinals challenge that assumption.
Removing the flush cycle reduces potable-water consumption at the fixture and also removes the cistern, flush valve, sensor or other mechanism required solely to deliver flushing water.
For architects and asset owners, that creates an opportunity to consider the urinal as part of a wider building-efficiency strategy rather than as an unchanged plumbing convention.
The design question becomes simpler: if urine can move to the drain without potable flushing water, what value is the flush actually adding?
Why uridan chose WCTNZ®
uridan specialises in waterless urinal technology and has developed a global partner network around that focus.
New Zealand projects, however, need more than access to an imported fixture.
Commercial sanitation must be specified for the building, installed correctly, cleaned using the right process, supported with suitable consumables and maintained over the life of the asset.
That is where the WCTNZ® role becomes important.
Project-fit guidance
WCTNZ® helps project teams consider building type, traffic levels, fixture selection, installation conditions and the practical operating requirements of the washroom.
Long-term operation
Cleaning guidance, consumables planning, technical documentation and local support help facilities teams operate the system as intended after installation.
Sanitation knowledge
WCTNZ® works across waterless sanitation, public facilities and commercial wastewater systems where product choice and long-term servicing both matter.
Waterless does not mean uncontrolled
Removing flush water does not mean removing the odour-control function of the fixture.
uridan uses a dedicated siphon and uriLOCK® blocking fluid as part of its waterless system.
How the uridan system works
Urine passes through the urinal into the uridan waste trap. uriLOCK® is lighter than urine and remains above the liquid in the trap, creating a barrier between the washroom and the drainage system.
The result is a fixture that can operate without a conventional flush-water connection while retaining a dedicated odour-control pathway.
The technology is intentionally straightforward. Rather than adding water, sensors and flush controls, the system focuses on gravity drainage, the uridan siphon, the blocking fluid and the correct cleaning regime.
See uridan Technology for the detailed system explanation.
A product range we can stand behind
At WCTNZ®, adding another product category is not the objective.
The important question is whether a system has a clear reason to exist and whether we can support it properly in New Zealand.
uridan aligns with several principles that matter to us:
- Water efficiency — no potable flush water is required for normal urinal operation.
- Design quality — the range is built around distinctive Danish forms rather than treating waterless technology as an industrial compromise.
- System thinking — fixture, trap, blocking fluid, cleaning and maintenance are considered together.
- Commercial intent — the products are designed for real washroom environments rather than occasional novelty use.
- Long-term support — consumables, documentation and servicing remain part of the product pathway after installation.
Representing uridan is not simply adding a waterless urinal to the WCTNZ® catalogue. It gives New Zealand projects access to a complete waterless urinal system with a local support structure behind it.
What changes when the flush mechanism disappears?
A conventional urinal needs potable water delivery, a flush mechanism and the controls associated with operating that flush.
A uridan waterless urinal removes that layer from the fixture.
- No conventional flush water for urinal operation.
- No flush cistern, flush valve or sensor needed solely to deliver water.
- A purpose-designed waterless odour-trap system.
- Clean architectural forms suited to commercial interiors.
- A defined cleaning and consumables pathway for facilities teams.
The appeal is not simply reduced water consumption.
It is the combination of fewer unnecessary inputs and a fixture designed from the beginning around waterless operation.
Specification needs more than a product code
For architects and designers, a waterless urinal still has to integrate with the washroom, drainage, wall or floor arrangement and expected traffic.
WCTNZ® supports that process through local product guidance and access to installation and technical information.
Depending on the uridan model, WCTNZ® can also support projects with the relevant product documentation and available CAD/BIM resources.
See About uridan and uridan Installation Overview.
The system has to work after handover
Commercial restroom performance is not decided on opening day.
It is decided over years of cleaning, user traffic, servicing and consumable replacement.
That is why WCTNZ® treats the care pathway as part of the specification rather than something to discover later.
Facilities teams need to understand the correct cleaning process, the uriLOCK® pathway and what routine system checks are expected.
For ongoing operation see uridan Maintenance Instructions and Urinal Consumables & Care.
Where waterless urinals make sense
Waterless urinals can suit a wide range of commercial and public washrooms where water efficiency and predictable fixture operation matter.
Typical project environments can include offices, hospitality venues, schools, clubs, public buildings, recreation facilities and other high-use washrooms.
The important point is to match the fixture and service approach to the actual building rather than treating every commercial bathroom as the same project.
Explore the WCTNZ® Waterfree Urinal range.
Better buildings use resources deliberately
Modern commercial buildings are increasingly judged on more than appearance.
Water consumption, operating cost, maintenance burden and lifecycle decisions all matter.
Using potable water simply because flushing has historically been the default deserves the same scrutiny as any other building service.
Waterless urinals are not about removing performance from the washroom. They are about removing an input that the fixture does not need in order to perform its core job.
That is why WCTNZ® is proud to represent uridan in New Zealand.
It combines a mature waterless technology, distinctive design and an operating philosophy that fits the direction in which better commercial buildings are already moving.
uridan waterless urinal FAQs
Do uridan urinals use flush water?
No. uridan urinals are designed to operate without conventional flush water.
How does a uridan waterless urinal control drain odour?
The uridan siphon works with uriLOCK® blocking fluid. The lighter blocking fluid remains above the urine in the trap and creates a barrier between the washroom and the drainage system.
Who represents uridan in New Zealand?
WCTNZ® | Waterless Composting Toilets NZ Limited is uridan's New Zealand distributor and provides local product selection, specification, supply and support.
Are uridan waterless urinals suitable for commercial buildings?
Yes. The range is intended for commercial and public washrooms, with model selection and servicing planned around the actual building and traffic level.
Do waterless urinals still need cleaning and maintenance?
Yes. Waterless removes the flush-water requirement, not the need for correct hygiene and maintenance. uridan uses a defined cleaning, uriLOCK® and servicing pathway.
Specifying waterless urinals for a New Zealand project?
WCTNZ® can help with uridan product selection, specification information, installation considerations and the ongoing consumables and maintenance pathway.
