A City in the West Los Angeles Region, CA

Department of Public Works

With the state of California in the midst of a drought and potable water shortage, a city in the West Los Angeles Region (City) decided to be proactive in reducing its water usage.

That’s exactly what the City did when it commenced its Water Efficient Fixture Project as part of its Water Conservation Plan. The Project specified the installation of a total of 231 Sloan products, including Sloan’s UPPERCUT® dual-flush flushometers as well as its waterfree urinals at 24 City properties.

Known for their water-saving features, Sloan’s products lived up to their reputation. Sloan fixtures achieved an average 35 percent water use reduction over the course of a three-month study of six of the City’s largest locations, more than doubling the State’s 16 percent water use reduction mandate.

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A City in the West Los Angeles Region, CA

*Interior photographs by Jon Miller Architectural Photography

Getting a Handle on the Drought

A total of 206 flushometers were replaced with Sloan’s UPPERCUT dual-flush flushometers. Known for their green handles and proven water-reduction capabilities, Sloan’s UPPERCUT fixtures replaced the City’s 3.5 gpf water closets with new 1.6/1.1 gpf dual-flush diaphragms, which use 1.6 gpf for solid waste and only 1.1 gpf for liquid waste. The retrofit enabled the community to use the right amount of water for the right type of flush, significantly reducing water waste.

100% Efficient

In total, 25 1.0 gpf urinals were replaced with waterfree models in high traffic areas, including City parks, community meeting facilities and other recreational facilities, all of which attract a high volume of visitors, especially on the weekends. Not only do Sloan’s waterfree urinals achieve 100 percent water savings, their touch-free operation improves hygiene.

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The City exceeded its water saving goals by proactively implementing measures that reduced its water usage in response to the drought. The City’s partnership with Sloan achieved the objective in a highly-efficient and effective fashion.

City Project Manager