Propelair's water-saving toilets have been installed in Redbridge Council's Lynton House in Ilford, as part of the council's work to reduce its carbon footprint.
The 13-storey, 40-metre tower – from where the council's children services, human resources, finance services, highways and property services operate – is now home to 45 Propelair toilets, which use just 1.5 litres of water per flush.
On-site pilot trial monitoring of three Propelair toilets revealed that the technology saves 243 cubic metres – or £529 – a year, with a reduced carbon footprint of 91kg.
Propelair said it has experienced 'interest' from local authorities, who are seeing water savings as a way to reduce overheads.The company added that the toilets, developed over five years, use 84% less water than ordinary toilets, can cut water bills by up to 60% and reduce the spread of germs by 95%.
CEO Garry Moore said the company was “especially proud” of the project, which is its first complete building installation and second major local government order. “We have long said our highly innovative toilet would bring major change to the UK facilities management sectors, particularly for those in charge of public sector property. Within two years of our launch, that process is in train.”