| Recently, more and more people have become | | | | than two people, and some may only be suitable for |
| interested in putting a compost toilet in their house. | | | | one individual to use on a daily basis. They may also |
| Composting toilets have many environmental and | | | | appear a bit bulky, and many models are quite tall |
| financial advantages: they help save water, they | | | | and require a foot stool for use. Some consumers |
| eliminate the potential of sewage or groundwater | | | | find them more difficult to maintain as well, since the |
| pollution, they eliminate the costs associated with | | | | smaller size requires more frequent monitoring to |
| maintaining sewers and septic systems, and their end | | | | make sure the compost stays in balance. |
| product is actually beneficial for the environment | | | | Split, or remote, compost toilets are the best choice |
| (compost) instead of polluting. | | | | if you will be having multiple individuals using the toilet |
| However, if you are looking for a composting toilet, | | | | on a daily basis. With a spit model, the composting |
| you may be a bit overwhelmed by the selection and | | | | chamber will be located in a different part of the |
| the different models currently available. There are | | | | house (usually directly beneath the toilet in a |
| literally dozens of composting toilet manufacturers | | | | basement area) and many models look very similar to |
| offering a variety of different types and features on | | | | a regular flush toilet. |
| compost toilets to choose from. However, there are | | | | Split compost toilets generally cost more than |
| two basic different types of compost toilets that | | | | self-contained models and require additional installation |
| you must choose between: self-contained or split | | | | and plumbing costs. You also need adequate space |
| (also known as "remote"). | | | | and an appropriate location to install these units in |
| Self-contained composting toilets are ideal for small | | | | your home. However, when you factor in the savings |
| homes and spaces. They are quite easy to install and | | | | you will have in water costs and sewage or septic |
| are often ready to go right out of the box. There | | | | system maintenance costs, these units should still be |
| are both electric and non-electric versions available. | | | | a good economical choice. |
| Electric versions usually have a fan that helps maintain | | | | In sum, by taking into careful consideration the |
| the proper moisture density within the compost | | | | number of individuals who will be using the compost |
| chamber. They also tend to be cheaper than the split | | | | toilet and the space available in your home, you |
| composting toilet models. | | | | should be able to find a composting toilet that works |
| Some of the down-sides of self-contained models | | | | well for you and is the right choice for the |
| include the small number of individuals they can | | | | environment as well. |
| adequately serve - most models cannot handle more | | | | |