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 vacuum drainage systems designed to meet the demands of modern, high-usage buildings. Here’s why vacuum toilets are the superior hygienic solution.
The Hygiene Benefits of Vacuum Toilets
Vacuum toilets dramatically reduce the risk of cross-contamination, unpleasant odours, and standing waste. Here’s how:
1. Sealed System = No Smells
Unlike gravity systems, vacuum toilets are completely sealed and airtight. Waste is quickly and efficiently removed through negative pressure, preventing foul air from escaping into the room.
2. Cleaner Bowl with Every Flush
Vacuum systems use powerful suction to remove all waste and liquid in one go, significantly reducing the chance of residue or splash-back. The result? A cleaner bowl after every use.
3. Reduced Contact = Reduced Risk
Because vacuum toilets require less water and flush faster, there’s less contact with contaminated surfaces. Combined with touchless flushing mechanisms, this helps to limit the spread of germs and viruses — a key concern in public restrooms.
Ideal for High-Usage Commercial Environments
Vacuum toilets are increasingly being used in large-scale buildings, especially where cleanliness, efficiency, and sustainability are top priorities.
Airports & Transport Hubs
- Manage high volumes of users efficiently
- Reduce downtime for cleaning and maintenance
- Lower risk of odour complaints in confined spaces
Supermarkets & Retail Stores
- Compact pipework allows for more flexible layouts
- Flush performance remains consistent, even with heavy use
- Ideal for 24/7 operations with minimal maintenance interruptions
Read more about our supermarket solutions here.
Shopping Centres & Public Spaces
- Flushes with up to 80% less water
- Greatly improved hygiene and user satisfaction
- Ideal for retrofits and modernisation projects
Water-Efficient and Sustainable
Vacuum toilets use as little as 0.5 litres of water per flush, compared to 6–9 litres in a traditional system. This isn’t just better for the environment — it also means less waste sitting in pipes, reducing the risk of blockages and unpleasant smells. Read more about the environmental impact of our solutions here.
Fast, Flexible Installation
Thanks to their small diameter pipework and no requirement for slope or gravity, vacuum toilet systems can be routed through walls, ceilings, or tight service voids — perfect for retrofits and modern architecture.
Interested in a cleaner, greener drainage solution?
Get in touch with EVDS to find out how vacuum toilets can transform hygiene and efficiency in your building.