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Drought Spurs New Water Saving Hybrid Urinal Technology
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA- August 18, 2015
Falcon Waterfree Technologies® launches revolutionary, multi-patent pending hybrid urinal technology to the US new construction market. The timed and water-savvy, yet powerful, hybrid urinal technology provides best in class building system performance while maximizing water savings.
Industry-wide high-efficiency urinal (“HEU”) adoption now allows plumbing fixtures to respond to nationwide severe drought by minimizing flush volumes. However, new research has demonstrated that supplemental water flows help keep the pipes behind HEUs clean. Falcon’s hybrid urinal technology uses this insight to provide exceptional performance by periodically sending a large volume of water through the pipe system behind waterfree urinals. This revolutionary, proprietary, patented technology functions as waterfree in daily use and automatically performs a full gallon (4 liter) flush of the urinal and pipe system every 72 hours instead of trickling a small volume of water with each use like other HEUs. Our hybrid urinal technology’s automatic flush only uses 102 gallons of water a year no matter how many people use the fixture. Falcon’s hybrid technology provides maximum United States Green Building Council LEED points and consistent and quantifiable water savings for sustainability professionals or those responding to drought conditions.
“As a California based company, Falcon was formed with the vision to conserve water. The new hybrid urinal technology, offers the most hygienic, water saving, high performance available,” stated Simon A. Davis, President & CEO of Falcon. “We are committed to further innovations within the commercial restroom. This revolutionary technology is just the latest of many that will maximize water savings while providing the best performance. The hybrid urinal technology is available in North America exclusively through Sloan.”
For more information about Falcon’s commitment to sustainable technology development please visit www.FalconWaterfree.com.
For more information on where to purchase our hybrid urinal technology please visit www.sloanvalve.com/hybrid or call 800.982.5839.
About Falcon
Founded in 2000, Los Angeles-based Falcon Waterfree Technologies is the sustainability and technology leader in the development of water conservation solutions for the commercial restroom.
HIGH PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY IS OUT
There has been waterfree and there has been low flow urinals, but there has never been anything like our high volume, power washing Hybrid technology. Today we officially launch the revolutionary Hybrid Technology to the US new construction market through exclusive partner, Sloan Valve Company, and we couldn’t be more thrilled!
By taking the best attributes of waterfree technology and combining them with the best of flushing technology, we have created the most hygienic, water saving, high performance urinal available. Our revolutionary, patented technology functions waterfree in daily use and introduces a full gallon (4 liter) flush through your housing and pipe system every 72 hours, rather than trickling small volume of water with each use. This timed power-washing provides a large supplemental flow of water which helps to effectively clean out sediment build up from your housing and pipes out and ensure continued optimal system flow. Truly bringing you the world’s best flushing technology.
One other exciting aspect of the Hybrid technology is that it provides maximum U.S Green Building Council LEED points with consistent and quantifiable water savings for sustainability professionals or for those looking to respond to drought conditions.
SPOTLIGHT: BOBRICK’S NEW CORPORATE OFFICE
On Monday, August 10th we had the pleasure of attending Bobrick’s ribbon cutting ceremony for their new corporate office and factory. Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles, was there to support local businesses and we were excited to be a part of it!
We have featured our partner on the blog before (click here for the interview) and were very excited to be a part of their new accomplishment. One of Bobrick’s core mission is to continuously improve what they do and sustainability initiatives have been undertaken company wide.
After the ceremony, Bobrick took everyone around the office structure and we were thrilled to see our waterless urinals installed in the men’s restroom!
CALIFORNIA WATER BOARD UPDATE
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced two new rebate programs to help Californians replace inefficient toilets and tear out water-guzzling lawns, further conserving water during the state’s historic drought.
The “turf and toilet” rebate program is financed by the Proposition 1 water bond approved by voters in 2014. The program will help carry out Governor Brown’s April 1 Executive Order on drought to further reduce water use in homes by replacing more than 10 million square-feet of lawn and upgrading more than 60,000 water-wasting toilets.
DWR will oversee the two rebate programs, which provide a $100 consumer rebate to replace one old toilet per household and up to $2 per square foot for lawn replacement. Californians can visit www.SaveOurWaterRebates.com to apply for the rebates.
With $24 million in Proposition 1 funding, the turf replacement program will rebate $2 per square foot of turf replaced, up to $2,000 per household through state or local turf replacement programs. Consumers are eligible to replace turf that is living or dead at the time of the rebate application. (Bare earth areas with no sign of turf are not eligible for a rebate.)
The $6 million toilet rebate program, also funded through Proposition 1, will help Californians replace approximately 60,000 old, inefficient toilets by offering a $100 customer rebate per household to replace with a high-efficiency toilet.
California has been dealing with the effects of drought for four years. To learn about all the actions the state has taken to manage our water system and cope with the impacts of the drought, visit Drought.CA.Gov. Every Californian should take steps to conserve water; find out how at SaveOurWater.com.
Glad to see things moving in the right direction for water saving! We are all in this together. Have a great weekend.
Original article publish on the California Water Board newsletter.
4 GLASSES OF MILK
Random thoughts cross our minds throughout a regular work day and so we started the #FalconWaterFacts section of our blog. The fact that we try to quantify what we’re eating into gallons of water leaves plenty of room for odd correlations – such as milk and inflatable swimming pools.
143 gallons of water is enough to fill a small inflatable kiddie pool, however the larger you go, the more water you need – up to 5,000 gallons of water if it’s the inflatable pool designed to fit an entire family. Incredible! With the heat going up into the triple digits, we all need a cool off now and then, whether its consumption or leisure let’s be mindful with our water choices! Maybe if you are around our Nation’s capital, maybe opt for the National Building Museum’s version of a beach? Click here.
LEED PROJECT: SONGDO IBD
The Songdo International Business District (IBD) in South Korea is proving to be one of the most ambitious green developments anywhere in the world. According to the USGBC, “Korea was reached another green building milestone and now totals 19.5 million square feet of LEED-certified space” all in this major business district. With a number of energy efficient buildings being constructed within the 13 million square foot area, it is setting a precedent on what can be achieved in Asia.
Among these buildings is the first exhibition center on the continent to be granted LEED certification, as well as a school, residential tower and hotel, which have all been granted the prestigious award. Rick Fedrizzi, president, chief executive officer and founding chair of the US Green Building Council, said: “With the recent certification of its ninth LEED project, Songdo IBD is making its vision of high-performance, energy-efficient, healthy green buildings a reality. These include energy and water efficiency, a sustainable site and building materials brought from local and recycled sources.
We commend Songdo for its extraordinary, inspirational accomplishments. Way to go!
WE LOVE THIS APP: USGBC
The USBGC has a new mobile and iPad app and it is nothing short of amazing!
The new app enables you to read articles on your mobile device and iPad through a well designed, and easy-to-use interface. With it you’ll have access to the latest news and articles published on usgbc.org. You are also able to sign in to your usgbc.org account, in case you have one, and search within your personal library for a specific article you’re looking for, or search within a publication for a specific topic. Additionally, the app allows you to highlight passages, bookmark locations, and easily read in low light with “night” mode.
USGBC just made our green building reading a whole lot better! Download the app here.
SPOTLIGHT: TAIWAN GREEN COLLAR ASSOCIATION
Green Collar Association was founded to combine industry, government and academic resources to develop professionals focused in the ‘green industry’. By creating an educational platform for these professionals, Taiwan’s Green Collar Association facilitates job placements and stimulates growth and development of green industries in the country.
With Taiwan’s persistent water shortage problem, the retrofit and installation of water efficient devices such as waterless urinals, has become a vital change.
Thank you, Green Collar Association for letting us help you save water and provide a clean and safe environment for your employees and students alike.
CALIFORNIA WATER USE EXCEEDS 25% MANDATE FOR JUNE
Despite being the hottest June on record, California’s urban water suppliers reduced water use by 27.3 percent, a savings of 59.4 billion gallons, as compared to the same time in 2013. June conservation efforts put the State on track to achieve the 1.2 million acre-feet savings goal by February 2016, as called for by the Governor in his April 1 Executive Order. Water suppliers have made significant Investments in their education and outreach programs to communicate the need to conserve to their customers. June’s enforcement statistics highlight the growing awareness of how water is used locally as a result of these programs. Water suppliers reported that their compliance and enforcement programs saw an almost two-fold increase in the number of complaints of water waste which resulted in a big jump in reported penalties.
Go California!
For more information on the June 2015 statewide conservation report (including individual supplier data), conservation compliance information and other supporting documents are available on the State Water Board website at http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/conservation_portal/conservation_reporting.shtml
Original article published by the State Water Board of California.
