At a practical level, composting toilets are hygienic, odourless, low maintenance, cost-effective, look comfortable in the bathroom, and save approximately 60,000L of fresh drinkable water per household, annually, from needlessly going down the drain.
By being waterless, composting toilets convert what would otherwise be widely dispersed pollution into a safe, natural humus soil. They just make sense. There is no need to combine two individually recyclable resources, water and excreta, only to then go through the expensive and somewhat ineffective process of separating the two later. It is counterintuitive.
People choose composting toilets for both practical and environmental reasons. In many situations, they are not only a workable alternative, but the smarter-fit solution.
✓They are practical options for sites where water supply is limited, rocky ground is present, poor-draining soil is present, or proximity to waterways prohibits traditional septic systems.
✓They are low-maintenance, cost-effective systems for new builds and renovations.
✓You are committed to using ecologically sustainable ways of living and are aware of the damage conventional waterborne systems do to our waterways.
✓You need a second toilet that will be cheaper than connecting to an existing septic tank, or you have a bach, garage, workshop, farm shed, minor dwelling, or similar space with minimal use.
✓You are a council member looking to promote a sustainable image at a council level, or a developer looking for facilities that can cope with variable use and minimal maintenance.
Composting toilets are not only about environmental values. They are also about practicality, cost, site reality, and the ability to match a more suitable sanitation system to the way a property is actually used.
In the right application, composting toilets can reduce infrastructure demand, avoid unnecessary water use, simplify wastewater planning, and provide a clean, modern, and workable result for both permanent and intermittent-use sites.
Whatever your reason, WCTNZ® can match you with a system that will suit your needs. We operate in both residential and commercial sectors, with products to service any number of users. And, you have our full after-sales support.
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