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Conserving water has never been simpler thanks to the revolutionary
AQUS Greywater System by Sloan Valve Co
AQUS was given the 2010 Top 10 Green Building
Products Award by Sustainable Industries based on environmental
performance, scalability, market impact, innovation, design aesthetics,
value, and compatibility with the U.S. Green Building Council's
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) rating system.
AQUS also received EcoHome Magazine's 2009 Editors' Choice Award for
Innovation and Leadership in Green Building Products.
Aqus Greywater Recycling System Description
Simplicity is the key to convenience, functionality and longevity of operation! The AQUS Greywater Recycling System is based on the understanding that using fresh water to flush the toilet is a tremendous and unnecessary waste of dwindling fresh water resources. The AQUS System conserves water by capturing and reusing the used from a bathroom sink to flush a nearby toilet; thereby conserving the fresh water that would normally be used to flush the toilet. The AQUS Greywater Recycling System is a low maintenance, low cost, and highly effective water saving device that provides a rapid return on your investment.
The AQUS product was originally manufactured by WaterSaver Technologies is now distributed by Sloan Valve Company. Sloan is an innovation powerhouse with a long history and respected reputation in the commercial and residential plumbing industry. Sloan Company has redesigned the compact and efficient Greywater reuse system to provide for easier maintenance and simpler installation.
The AQUS system has a wide range of water saving applications including single family residences, apartments, condominiums, hotels, office buildings, schools, and government buildings. The system can assist architects, engineers, and developers in achieving their LEED Certification and Green Building goals by contributing to water efficiency, waste water reduction and innovation points.
How it Works:
The 5.5 gallon vanity tank collects the reused water that goes down the bathroom sink filters and sanitizes the water and stores it until it is needed to fill the toilet tank. When the toilet is flushed, a 12 volt submersible pump, contained within the AQUS Greywater System storage tank, automatically turned on. Any reused water in the storage tank is pumped to the toilet to be used for flushing the toilet. If there is not enough stored water to sufficiently refill the toilet tank, the AQUS Greywater System allows the fresh water supply that normally fills the tank to make up the difference. The unique design of the AQUS Greywater Recycling System prevents the risk of cross contamination with potable fresh water and is installed on the house side of the sink drain P-Trap. These unique features mean that in most installation scenarios the AQUS Greywater System can be installed without the expense of hireling a plumber or paying for municipal permits.
View video of how AQUS works
Product Features:
The AQUS Greywater Recycling System captures water from the bathroom sink, filters and disinfects the water and then pump reused water to the toilet for flushing. No more wasting clean, potable water down the drain.
Product Specifications
Reservoir:
Size: 13 ½" X 15 ½" X 9 ½"
Storage Volume:
5 ½ US gallons
Electrical:
Low voltage 12 Volt DC
Fill Control Unit:
Requires minimum 1.6 gallon two piece gravity flush toilet with Fluid Master style fill valve
Tubing:
3/8 inch flexible plastic
Pump:
12V DC Centrifugal Submersible. Average Flow Rate: 1.6 gal/1 min 12 sec
System Weight:
13 lbs
Plumbing Certifications:
Universal Plumbing Code (UPC) Classified
Warranty: Manufacturers Warranty is 3 year on all parts and labor.
Simplicity is the key to convenience, functionality and longevity of operation! The AQUS Greywater Recycling System is based on the understanding that using fresh water to flush the toilet is a tremendous and unnecessary waste of dwindling fresh water resources. The AQUS System conserves water by capturing and reusing the used from a bathroom sink to flush a nearby toilet; thereby conserving the fresh water that would normally be used to flush the toilet. The AQUS Greywater Recycling System is a low maintenance, low cost, and highly effective water saving device that provides a rapid return on your investment.
The AQUS product was originally manufactured by WaterSaver Technologies is now distributed by Sloan Valve Company. Sloan is an innovation powerhouse with a long history and respected reputation in the commercial and residential plumbing industry. Sloan Company has redesigned the compact and efficient Greywater reuse system to provide for easier maintenance and simpler installation.
The AQUS system has a wide range of water saving applications including single family residences, apartments, condominiums, hotels, office buildings, schools, and government buildings. The system can assist architects, engineers, and developers in achieving their LEED Certification and Green Building goals by contributing to water efficiency, waste water reduction and innovation points.
How it Works:
The 5.5 gallon vanity tank collects the reused water that goes down the bathroom sink filters and sanitizes the water and stores it until it is needed to fill the toilet tank. When the toilet is flushed, a 12 volt submersible pump, contained within the AQUS Greywater System storage tank, automatically turned on. Any reused water in the storage tank is pumped to the toilet to be used for flushing the toilet. If there is not enough stored water to sufficiently refill the toilet tank, the AQUS Greywater System allows the fresh water supply that normally fills the tank to make up the difference. The unique design of the AQUS Greywater Recycling System prevents the risk of cross contamination with potable fresh water and is installed on the house side of the sink drain P-Trap. These unique features mean that in most installation scenarios the AQUS Greywater System can be installed without the expense of hireling a plumber or paying for municipal permits.
View video of how AQUS works
Product Features:
The AQUS Greywater Recycling System captures water from the bathroom sink, filters and disinfects the water and then pump reused water to the toilet for flushing. No more wasting clean, potable water down the drain.
- Tablet dispenser - reused water is rinsed over disinfecting tablets.
- Screen Filter - removes large particles such as hair or toothpaste
- Water reservoir - holds 5.5 gallons of grey water
- WCU - A patented water control unit delivers treated, reused water as the primary source for flushing the toilet.
- Compatible with most 2 piece, single flush toilets and the AquaPro CE series of Dual Flush toilets.
Product Specifications
Reservoir:
Size: 13 ½" X 15 ½" X 9 ½"
Storage Volume:
5 ½ US gallons
Electrical:
Low voltage 12 Volt DC
Fill Control Unit:
Requires minimum 1.6 gallon two piece gravity flush toilet with Fluid Master style fill valve
Tubing:
3/8 inch flexible plastic
Pump:
12V DC Centrifugal Submersible. Average Flow Rate: 1.6 gal/1 min 12 sec
System Weight:
13 lbs
Plumbing Certifications:
Universal Plumbing Code (UPC) Classified
Warranty: Manufacturers Warranty is 3 year on all parts and labor.
Learn more about AQUS
The AQUS System is a well tested innovative water conservation device the that recycles and reuses greywater from a lavatory sink for toilet flushing. The AQUS System can be installed to use recycled water in almost any application – including single family residences, multiple family residences, office buildings, hotels, schools, government buildings and LEED developments. The AQUS will save water and utilities costs by reducing water usage up to 5,000 gallons a year in an average household. The commercial and residential water savings can help save significant quantities of water in areas where this resource is in danger due to current extreme drought conditions.
In homes throughout the U.S. the bathroom accounts for 74 percent of the total water consumption. It is estimated that 5 percent of all domestic potable water consumption occurs at the bathroom sink. Study's show that 35 to 40 percent of all potable water consumed in the home is used to flush toilets. Keep in mind this is fresh, clean potable water being used to flush waste from a toilet; this just doesn't make sense, especially when there are alternatives water sources readily available.
The AQUS was developed to capture and reuse lavatory water. Simple to install, AQUS uses water from bathroom sinks to flush toilets. The AQUS greywater system will help individual households, hotels, schools, commercial buildings, government structures and multifamily complexes to save thousands of gallons of water and lower utility.
The AQUS System is hardly noticeable. There is no change to the normal operation of your lavatory sink or toilet. AQUS is simple to install and requires minimal annual maintenance.
AQUS can reduce metered water usage in a two-person household by about 10–20 gallons a day – or approximately 5,000 gallons a year. In addition to conserving water AQUS helps save money in reduced water consumption charges and wastewater treatment or sewer fees.
Simple to use, easy to install.
Installed neatly inside the vanity or below the bathroom sink, the AQUS reservoir works in conjunction with standard lavatory pipes and holds as much as 5 ½ US gallons of water from the sink. AQUS comes with all the parts needed and can typically be installed in less than one hour.
Inside the toilet tank, the AQUS™ System fill control unit keeps fresh water from filling the tank by holding the fill valve in the closed position. This allows water held in the reservoir under the sink to fill the toilet tank. A water hose connects the reservoir to the fill control unit, using gravity, water pressure and a small electrical pump to move water from the vanity to the toilet.
AQUS is the ideal water conservation product for:
- Single- and multifamily homes
- Business and commercial properties
- Eco-minded developments
- Water districts that offer conservation incentives
- Anyone with a toilet and sink wishing to save water and save money!
Safety & Filtering
A removable reusable filter helps keep hair and other solids from passing through the AQUS and into the toilets water supply. A Chlorine disinfection tablet control bacteria and other contaminants. The reused water in the toilet is not harmful to people or pets in a properly maintained system.
Saving water saves energy and saves money
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water, more than 4.8 billion gallons of water is flushed down U.S. toilets each day. The American Water Works Association estimates that if water–saving features were installed in every U.S. household, water use would decrease by 30 percent. That would reduce daily water used by about 5.4 billion gallons, resulting in $113 million dollar–volume savings a day.
AQUS can reduce metered water usage in a two–person household by about 10 to 20 gallons a day – or approximately 5,000 gallons a year. In addition to conserving water, the AQUS helps save money by reduced water consumption charges and wastewater treatment or sewer fees.
Raftelis Average Savings Report American Water Works Association, Denver, Colorado and Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, produced the 2006 Water and Wastewater Rate Survey. This survey is compiled and published every two years. Many water companies utilize the data found in this report to assist in setting their own water and wastewater rates.
The AQUS helps to preserve dwindling natural resources and saves owner’s money by reusing the water from the lavatory sink to flush the toilet, thereby reducing the amount of fresh water normally used and the cost of that fresh water. Additionally, the AQUS saves the owner’s money for the disposal of wastewater at the lavatory sink.
Based upon review of the fresh water and wastewater charges of numerous cities and counties from the 2006 Water and Wastewater Rate Survey, we have calculated that the average combined charge is approximately $7.00 per 1,000 gallons of fresh and wastewater.
The AQUS System is expected to save in excess of 8 gallons of fresh water per day for two person bathrooms with normal activities in more than 50% of bathrooms. The following represents several scenarios for the economic impact of the AQUS.
Study of Economic Impact of AQUS
In 2004, twenty 24-hour household tests were conducted to determine the various contaminants and volume of fresh water which goes down the bathroom drain. The contaminant data, along with information published on the Internet and discussions with a toxicologist, was used to develop treatment options to make the reused water safe for pets and people.
The volume data, which was later validated by an independent study by Aquacraft, Inc., provided information regarding anticipated fresh water and wastewater savings. The following is a review of the data collected.
Six households, (30%), of the households tested used in excess of nine (9) gallons of fresh water per day in their lavatory sink. The average of these was 12.5 gallons. The range of fresh water savings is between 3,500 and 6,500 gallons of fresh water per year and an equal amount of wastewater savings.
Another six households (30%) used between 6 to 8 gallons per day. This amounts to 2,200 to 3,000 gallons of fresh water per year and an equal amount of wastewater savings. The remaining eight households used less than 6 gallons per day.
The AQUS System is safe, affordable and effective. It provides an excellent alternative to consumers who want to conserve water but do not wish to invest in a larger greywater reclamation system.
