How Toilet Design Impacts Accessibility in Public Buildings

Public toilets are more than just a convenience — they are a basic necessity that ensures everyone can participate fully in society. From shopping centres and sports stadiums to hospitals, airports, and offices, the way toilets are designed has a direct impact on accessibility and inclusivity. Good toilet design isn’t just about meeting legal requirements. […]

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Hygiene & Infection Control: Why Vacuum Systems Are Better for Hospitals & Food Facilities

When it comes to infection control in hospitals or maintaining food safety in commercial kitchens, drainage systems aren’t usually the first thing people think about. Most attention goes to handwashing, sanitisation, and protective equipment. Yet the way wastewater is managed has a direct impact on hygiene. In 2016/17, there were an estimated 653,000 hospital-acquired infections

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Airports and Train Stations: Managing High Footfall with Vacuum Systems

Airports and train stations handle thousands — sometimes millions — of passengers every week. For facilities managers, this means huge demand on toilets, food courts, and drainage infrastructure. Traditional gravity-based systems can struggle under the pressure, leading to high water bills, frequent maintenance, and limited design flexibility. Vacuum drainage systems offer a smarter solution. By reducing water

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Water Savings up to 90%: How Vacuum Drainage Supports Sustainability Goals

Water conservation is becoming a priority for businesses, developers, and facility managers across the UK and Europe. Traditional gravity-based drainage systems use large volumes of water every day, particularly in toilets and high-use facilities. Vacuum drainage systems offer an alternative that reduces water consumption by up to 90%, helping organisations cut costs, improve efficiency, and adopt

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Why Vacuum Toilets Are the More Hygienic Choice for Large Buildings

In high-traffic environments like airports, shopping centres, hospitals, and supermarkets, hygiene isn’t just important — it’s critical. With thousands of people passing through each day, maintaining clean and sanitary restroom facilities can be a major challenge. That’s why more and more facilities are choosing vacuum toilet systems over traditional gravity-based systems. At EVDS (European Vacuum Drainage Systems), we supply and install advanced

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Vacuum Drainage vs Gravity Drainage: Which is Best for Your Building?

When designing or upgrading a drainage system for commercial, residential, or industrial buildings, one of the most important decisions is whether to use vacuum drainage or gravity drainage. Both systems serve the same purpose—efficiently removing wastewater—but they do so in very different ways. In this article, we’ll compare the two and explain why more developers, architects, and facility

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Eco-Friendly Vacuum Plumbing: The Future of Sustainable Drainage Solutions

As sustainability becomes a top priority for architects, engineers, and property developers, traditional plumbing methods are being re-evaluated. One solution gaining traction is eco-friendly vacuum plumbing—a modern approach to wastewater management that reduces water consumption, increases system flexibility, and supports green building standards. At European Vacuum Drainage Solutions (EVDS), we specialise in advanced, sustainable drainage systems that

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The Environmental Impact of Leaky Plumbing – And How Smarter Systems Can Help

Water is one of our most precious resources — yet every day, millions of litres are lost to something as seemingly minor as a leak. UK homes waste approximately 900 million litres of clean drinking water daily due to leaks, costing around £697 million annually. Another interesting fact is thatm an estimated 400 million litres of water are lost every

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Vacuum Drainage vs Conventional Gravity Drainage: Pros, Cons & Which is Best for Your Project

When it comes to designing efficient, hygienic, and space-conscious drainage systems for commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, or remote sites, two options typically come to mind: conventional gravity drainage systems and vacuum drainage systems. At EVDS (European Vacuum Drainage Systems), we specialise in providing innovative vacuum drainage solutions tailored for challenging environments. In this post, we’ll

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Why Vacuum Drainage Systems Are the Smart Choice for Supermarkets

When it comes to designing or refurbishing a supermarket, flexibility, efficiency, and minimal disruption to customers are key priorities. That’s where vacuum drainage systems come into their own. At EVDS (European Vacuum Drainage Systems), we specialise in supplying cutting-edge vacuum drainage solutions across the UK — and one of the sectors where these systems deliver

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