Toilet Plume

• Research Reveals the Speed & Trajectory of Toilet Plumes

  January 26, 2023

  

  Researchers from the UC Boulder environmental engineering program have found that airborne particles released by a traditional gravity toilet’s flush plume travel at speeds of 6.6 feet per second and can reach as high as 5 feet within 8 seconds.

• The Sanitary Flush: Vacuum Toilet Systems & Infection Prevention

  February 22, 2021

  

  Most people don’t think about the act of flushing the toilet, but that flush results in an aerosolized plume of bacteria—a disturbing enough thought on its own. When you factor in the prevalence of lidless toilets in public bathrooms, the potential for spreading germs and contamination becomes staggering. Vacuum toilets provide a sanitary alternative!

• Vacuum Plumbing for Healthcare Facilities

  July 20, 2020

  

  Vacuum toilet systems reduce airborne bacteria, promoting a safer, more sanitary environment. Compared to traditional gravity systems, vacuum offers greater water efficiency and provides unique renovation benefits, making it an ideal solution for hospitals, laboratories, and other medical facilities.