Regulatory Milestone: Urine Diverting Toilets Now Approved in Queensland!
The Plumbing and Drainage Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2025 is now officially in force in Queensland, marking a major step forward for sustainable sanitation and nutrient recovery. The amendment incorporates provisions for Urine Diverting Toilets (UDTs) into the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019, enabling their installation as part of approved trials.
This change unlocks new possibilities for:
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🌱 Innovative resource recovery
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💧 Water-smart urban design
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🔄 Decentralised nutrient management
It paves the way for research and pilot projects that were previously restricted by regulatory barriers—allowing installations in non-residential areas across participating councils including Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim, and Somerset
A huge thank you to the Queensland Government, Gerard and his team, and everyone at Urban Utilities who contributed to making this possible. Your work is helping shape a more circular and sustainable future for urban infrastructure.
Introducing the innovative NiCE Loo Lab developed by the NiCE hub, designed to revolutionise sanitation on the go. This state-of-the-art unit features urine diversion and treatment, ensuring a clean and eco-friendly solution through the UrVal process. With its compact design and advanced functionality, it promotes nutrient recycling while minimizing environmental footprint. Experience the future of portable sanitation with this cutting-edge toilet trailer.
Urine facts
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Urine accounts for just
1% of household wastewater
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Each person
produces 500 L of urine per year
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Worldwide 59 % of people would eat food
fertilised by urine
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Urine is about 95% water
