Installing a traditional bathroom/toilet in an accessory building like our Modern Sheds is not quite as easy as one might expect. A traditional bathroom has three different plumbing components. The first is bringing fresh water to the unit which is typically straightforward and simple. However, the second and third components are where things get more complicated; the water and waste leaving the bathroom is separated into two different categories: grey and black water. “Gray” water is wastewater coming from sinks and showers and bathtubs. “Black” water is the wastewater coming from a toilet. In many places, gray water is not an issue; it’s like washing a car or anything else as the only “pollutant” in gray water might be soap. However, in all jurisdictions, dumping “black” water is illegal and considered hazardous waste. Hooking your bathroom to a septic system or a city sewer line is typically the only option and often can be expensive and cause permitting issues.
There are several standard toilet alternatives on the market. One of our most recent customers, Kevin, installed a composting toilet from BioLet (Click on the “Learn more” tab from their website to see how they work).
At first, one might be a little sticker shocked at the price tag but compared to the cost of hooking into a septic or sewer is most likely considerably less expensive. incinerating toilets (often used in the boating industry ) are another option where the waste is reduced to an insignificant amount of ash which is easy to dispose of. Incinerating Toilets Inc. - The Best Waterless, Eco Toilet - Cinderella Click on the FAQ tab to learn how they work. They are more expensive than a composting toilet but can be used with electricity or propane making it that much more convenient.
There are other similar alternatives, so let your fingers do their thing on your keyboard to do your research.