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5.3M Litres Saved: London Borough of Redbridge

Metric: Water per flush
Before: 11.3 litres
After: 1.5 litres
Improvement: 9.95 litres saved per flush (~88% reduction)
Metric: Annual water use (45 units)
Before: 6,039,225 litres
After: 721,980 litres
Improvement: 5,317,245 litres saved annually
Metric: Annual costs (45 units)
Before:
After:
Improvement: £10,980 annual saving (£244.59 per unit, 1.9-year payback)
Metric: Carbon impact
Before: Higher carbon from water supply & treatment
After: Significantly reduced carbon footprint
Improvement: Lower energy demand for water abstraction, treatment and wastewater processing

At Lynton House, 45 Propelair toilets slashed water use from 11.3 litres per flush to just 1.35 litres, delivering a ~88 % reduction in flush volume. This translates into an annual saving of 5,317,245 litres across the site, dramatically reducing consumption compared with the old systems. These efficiencies support sustainability goals for London Borough of Redbridge by conserving valuable water resources and lowering utility demand.

By cutting water use, the 45 toilets at Lynton House are projected to save £10,980 annually in utility costs. On a per-unit basis, this equates to £244.59 saved per year and a rapid 1.9-year payback, delivering strong ROI. Reduced water use also lessens sewer charges and maintenance demands, lowering overall facilities costs for London Borough of Redbridge while improving long-term operational efficiency.

The installation of 45 Propelair toilets significantly lowers water and energy demand, reducing the carbon footprint associated with water treatment and heating. Saving 5.3 million litres annually helps London Borough of Redbridge meet sustainability targets, strengthen ESG reporting, and demonstrate environmental leadership. These reductions support broader goals in climate action, resource conservation, and operational resilience across the public estate.

At Lynton House, the installation supports broader operational excellence for London Borough of Redbridge beyond water, carbon and cost savings:
• Improved hygiene through sealed-lid air flush technology that eliminates toilet plume
• Reduced odours due to contained flush and rapid waste extraction
• Enhanced user experience with powerful, clean flush performance
• Faster, predictive maintenance via IoT-enabled asset tracking and usage data
• Reduced blockages and fewer call-outs compared to conventional gravity systems
• Retrofittable design suitable for multi-storey public buildings
• Reduced downtime across eight operational floors
• Demonstrable compliance support for public-sector reporting and audit requirements
• Improved staff wellbeing through cleaner washroom environments
• Smart facilities data integration supporting modern FM strategies