How BioLet toilets compare to EPA's Composting Toilet Fact Sheet
| EPA Composting Toilet Fact Sheet | BioLet 10 Standard | BioLet 20 Deluxe | BioLet 30 NE | BioLet 60 XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water is not wasted as a transport medium |
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Composting toilet systems have low power consumption. |
50 watts§
|
55 watts§
|
0 watts§
|
65 watts§
|
| Composting toilet systems can accept kitchen wastes, thus reducing household garbage. |
No
|
No
|
No
|
No
|
| Composting toilet systems divert nutrient and pathogen containing effluent from soil, surface water, and groundwater. |
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
| A mechanism to provide the necessary ventilation to support the aerobic organisms in the composter. |
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
They are especially suited for new construction at remote sites where conventional onsite systems are not feasible. (Electricity is unavailable) |
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
No
|
| The compost chamber is solar or electrically heated to provide and maintain optimum temperature requirements for year-round usage. |
Yes
|
Yes
|
No
|
Yes
|
| Requires a power source |
Yes
|
Yes
|
No *
|
Yes
|
| Self-contained systems eliminate the need for transportation of wastes for treatment/disposal |
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Read the EPA's report on composting toilet technology : http://www.epa.gov/OW-OWM.html/mtb/comp.pdf
§ - Average 24 hour power consumption
* - BioLet NE has an optional solar panel and fan attachment to improve capacity
