Envirosan EazyWash 2L Handwashing Unit

Product Description

The 2L hand wash co-polymer bracket fits a standard 2L plastic bottle with a shelf for soap. The plastic bottle is fitted with a self-closing tip tap valve to prevent wasting water.

Target SDGs

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Envirosan Sanitation Solutions JoJo For Water For Life

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include TippyTap and HappyTap.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The hand wash bracket is manufactured with a plastic polymer through plastic injection molding. Currently, Environsan has the capacity to manufacture 2000 units of the EaziTaps used in the EaziWash technology daily. Envirosan complies with globally approved manufacturing techniques, uses approved SABS raw materials, and are entirely recyclable.

Intellectural Property Type

Select Type

User Provision Model

The hand-washing units are available for purchase from the manufacturer.

Distributions to Date Status

600+ units have been installed.

Material

Co-polymer plastic

Activation mechanism

Self-closing tip tap valve

Soap container built-in (yes/no)

Yes

Water volume per use (L)

100-150mL

Design Specifications

The system was designed to fit a standard 2-Liter plastic bottle, which can be refilled to accommodate local resources. In addition, the soap holder was designed to accept locally available bars of soap rather than liquid alternatives.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Envirosan provides direct maintenance and support to all of its customers.

Replacement Components

Replacement components can be purchased directly from Envirosan.

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The manufacturer sites performance targets related to environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions, cost-effective products, and providing top-quality products to South African customers. EaziWash is designed to deliver 100-150 ml of water continuously for at least 20 seconds. The designer specified performance targets includes: water use efficiency, robustness, durability, ease-of-use for children and cost effectiveness.

Vetted Performance Status

Envirosan’s products are tested by Agrement South Africa, although testing information about this specific product is currently unknown.

Safety

There are no safety concerns related to the hand-washing bracket.

Complementary Technical Systems

This system can be used complementary to bathrooms.

Academic Research and References

Naidoo, S., 2020, Handwashing stations rolled out to informal settlements to help fight disease, The Citizen.

Goal 6. Available: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal6

Compliance with regulations

Envirosan's products are certified by Agrement South Africa, a technology assessment agency.

Evaluation methods