When in Doubt, Rely on Your Plumber for Installation Assistance!

It is impossible to cover all installation issues of specific technologies in this guide, so let us leave you with one major thought: When in doubt, rely on your plumber for installation assistance.

Many composting toilet systems require just installing an exhaust pipe, which carpenters and many homeowners can do. However, for more complicated installations such as those with microflush toilets, a licensed master plumber is the best qualified professional to install your system. No other specialist better understands proper installation of mechanical systems and pipes of any kind. A seasoned plumber has worked within the local and state building codes to solve the most difficult drain and ventilation problems. He or she has negotiated the walls, floors, and roofs of countless buildings to move sanitary effluents and odors safely through the building and to perfect the necessary exhaust and makeup air-supply system.

Many plumbers might be unfamiliar with the terms “composting toilet system’ or “graywater system,” but they do understand moving air in and out of any unit process and the drainage or pumping of liquids (leachate or graywater). Give the plumber your engineering documents, plans, specifications, and installation and operation manuals. Be sure to refer to specific approval documents or applicable state code sections.