Executive Summary
Clearwater Mall, one of Johannesburg’s largest shopping centres, reduced annual water consumption by nearly 12 million litres after installing 42 Propelair toilets in its public washrooms. The installation delivered 75% water savings, cut carbon emissions by over 12,000 kg annually, improved hygiene, reduced queues, and achieved full payback in just 1.3 years.
Client Profile
Clearwater Mall is a large retail shopping centre located in the north-western suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa, serving thousands of visitors daily across more than two hundred stores, restaurants, and leisure outlets. As a high-footfall commercial environment, water efficiency is critical to controlling operating costs, reducing environmental impact, and supporting long-term sustainability commitments.
Challenges / Pain Points
Prior to the installation, Clearwater Mall faced escalating water consumption driven by outdated, high-flush toilet systems in its public washrooms. Spiking utility bills, blockages, and ongoing maintenance demands created operational strain and occasional downtime. As a high-traffic retail environment, the mall also faced increasing ESG pressure to improve water efficiency, reduce carbon impact, and deliver higher hygiene standards for visitors and staff.
The Propelair Solution
Clearwater Mall installed 42 Propelair toilets across its public washrooms to address excessive water use, maintenance challenges, and hygiene concerns. Each toilet uses just 1.5 litres per flush, delivering up to 75% water savings compared to conventional systems. Propelair’s dry flush function enables rapid clearance of blockages with minimal downtime, while built-in block detection and IoT alerts notify facility teams instantly. Asset tracking further simplifies maintenance planning, reduces reactive callouts, and ensures reliable performance in a high-footfall retail environment.
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