A chemical toilet is a facility that comprises of a water tight, impervious pail or tank that contains a chemical solution. The chemical solution is usually a blue liquid which is a solution of sodium hydroxide. The pail or tank is placed immediately beneath the seat or urinal and a pipe or conduit connects the riser with the tank. The floors of the facility must be of smooth finished, nonabsorbent material and seats, walls and ceilings must be of smooth, easy to clean, light colored finish for hygiene purposes. The tank and bowl of chemical toilets must be ventilated by means of a screened pipe that extends adequately beyond the roofline.

Where To Use A Chemical Toilet

Chemical toilets are ideal in a variety of situations – construction sites, major public events and for camping trips.

In many states across the United States it is an offence to proceed with construction, erection, alteration or repair projects without first having provided an adequate number of suitable sanitary chemical toilet facilities. Generally, these facilities must be in the ration of 1 toilet per 30 workers and the toilets themselves must be located on or within two hundred (200) feet of each work area within the project site.

Chemical toilets are also convenient, and are sometimes a local government requirement at major public gatherings for commercial, religious or public reasons. Suitable chemical toilet facilities are usually required to be located within two hundred feet of the event, with the minimum of 1 per 100 attendees.

And of course, chemical portable toilets are also convenient for seasoned campers who are intending to travel remotely where there is unlikely to be a permanent convenience.

Chemical toilets need to be serviced often enough to prevent overflowing and so as not to create an unsanitary condition. The rate at which they need to be serviced ultimately depends on how regularly they are used.