When you walk into a washroom, you may not give much thought to what’s happening behind the scenes. Yet, in many commercial and public facilities, urinals are quietly flushing away vast amounts of water, even when no one is using them. Continuous or uncontrolled flushing is one of the biggest culprits of water waste in buildings, and the cost to both the environment and businesses is significant. Fortunately, with the right controls in place, this waste is completely avoidable.
Uncontrolled urinals can flush automatically every few minutes, 24 hours a day, regardless of occupancy. Thames Water has estimated that a single uncontrolled cistern can waste up to 87,000 litres of water per year, the equivalent of over 1,000 bathtubs of clean drinking water.
Multiply this by the number of urinals in an office block, shopping centre, or transport hub, and the scale of the problem becomes clear. Not only does this put unnecessary strain on our water supply, but it also drives up utility bills for businesses already managing tight budgets.
In a time where sustainability is under increasing scrutiny, uncontrolled flushing represents both a financial liability and an environmental embarrassment.
The good news is that uncontrolled flushing is not inevitable. Cistermiser has spent over 40 years pioneering solutions that regulate urinal flushing, ensuring water is only used when it is genuinely needed.
Two proven control methods are:
By introducing controls, urinal flushing can be reduced by up to 80%, delivering immediate savings on water bills while aligning with sustainability goals.
Cistermiser is the trusted leader in water-saving washroom technology. Our range of hydraulic and sensor-based urinal flush controls are designed to:
Whether you’re managing a small office washroom or a large public facility, our solutions are cost-effective, easy to install, and proven to deliver results.
Continuous urinal flushing is a hidden drain on resources—but it doesn’t have to be. With Cistermiser’s innovative controls, you can stop waste in its tracks, save money, and support a more sustainable future.
Ready to start saving? Contact Cistermiser today to learn more about our urinal flush controls and how they can make an immediate difference to your washrooms. Learn more here.
