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A survey of facility managers across Southern California and Arizona this year asked a simple question: Why choose waterless urinals over conventional ones?
The answers point to a broader shift in how the industry thinks about this fixture.
Top motivators:
💧 Water savings and lower utility bills — no surprise, given that water rates have jumped 20–60% in Southern California and up to 50% in Arizona
🔧 Lower maintenance demands
👃 Better odor control
🖐️ Touchless hygiene
🏗️ Easier installation
📉 Less staff training required
🛡️ Reduced vandalism
Why it matters
Rising water and sewer costs. Drought concerns. Sustainability targets. Maintenance challenges.
Waterless urinals sit at the intersection of all four, which is why they are showing up more often in schools, airports, offices, and other high-traffic public buildings.
The bigger takeaway: waterless urinals are no longer just a “green building” checkbox. They are becoming a practical response to real operating costs.
For facility managers, especially those in water-stressed regions, these are compelling reasons to consider waterless urinals.
