Toilets and showers account for a major part of water usage indoors; this is why water conservation is important in the bathroom. An Australian startup is doing its bit to help save water through the introduction of the SEVAS shower water catcher. It’s a simple yet effective solution that can help collect shower warm-up water, which otherwise goes to waste before showering. Designed as a flat jerrycan, it easily fits into any bathroom, unlike a standard bucket that is aesthetically unpleasing and takes up more space in the bathroom.
The notable here is that the water container does not collect the entire water during the shower session, rather only the first 30 seconds of water is stored in the container, which would otherwise go down the drain. Yes, it is designed to collect the water that is wasted as you wait for the shower to arrive at the correct temperature for your bathing ritual. Using it is as simple as its idea: Just place the SEVAS over the shower drain and press the plug to open its inlet drain.
As soon as you feel warm water coming, you can press the valve again with your foot to close the drain. Now you can keep it aside, lifting it using the onboard handle, and continue with your shower as usual. This way, the collected water stays soap-free and can be repurposed to refill toilet tanks, wash dishes, or water plants. The SEVAS tank holds up to four liters of water. The maker says, ‘it can let you save up to 1,800 liters per year if used only once a day.’
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Each SEVAS water container is made from recyclable HDPE plastic and includes a stainless-steel plug and lid. It also comes with a watering can attachment to repurpose water for plants. The SEVAS Water Catcher measures 43cm x 43cm x 9cm (17 inches x 17 inches x 3.5 inches) and weighs 1.2 kgs (2.65 lb) when empty. When full, the water catcher weighs about 5.2 kgs (up to 13.6 lbs).
The SEVAS Shower Water Catcher is highly useful not only in homes, but can also be used in camper vans and tiny houses where water storage is limited. It is listed for $79 on the official website.
In other news, Kohler has launched the Anthem EvoCycle Shower System that saves up to 80 percent of water with clever recirculation. Its idea is to collect all the water while showering and make it reusable with a built-in filtration system.
Via: Fast Company
