Access to fresh, clean water outside is incredibly useful in both summer and winter, particularly if you have kids. When children use the garden hose as a watering station, they're at an increased risk for meningitis, and may be exposed to harmful contaminants introduced by your hose, including BPA and cadmium. Having access to an outdoor sink allows you kids access to a safe water supply, whether they're after a quick drink or filling up water balloons.
Of course, your outdoor sink offers a lot of other uses, too. There's plenty of times that being able to easily clean up a mess outside would be preferable to bringing it into your home, including dog washing, and taking care of dirty shoes and gardening gloves. Being able to wash your hands outside also makes it easier to increase overall hygiene, reducing your risk of bringing germs into your home, or sharing them with your guests. Outdoor sinks are also a great addition to your outdoor barbecue setup, making cooking and containing mess much easier.
What you need to know before installing an outdoor sink
The first thing to consider is where it will be used. Think not just about its proximity to other activity areas in your garden, but your route to reach the sink, too. One you've chosen a location, then you'll of course need to identify how your sink will be supplied with water, and how it will drain. You may need a plumber to run a new water line to reach the sink, or help you connect up with an existing pipe. You can choose to drain your sink into an empty-able bucket, or let it empty into your garden, though if you are planning to wash toxic items such as paint from paintbrushes, or using cleaning products, this may not be the best for your plants.
Ultimately, the most convenient choice is to connect your outdoor sink to your home's plumbing system, so that no matter what you use it for, the water will enter the waste water system cleanly, and not drain into your garden or worse, the structures of your home.
Choose Litas Mainstone for a smart and safe outdoor sink install
We're across all the things you need to consider when planning your outdoor sink installation. By working with us, you can be confident that your new outdoor sink will receive a supply of clean, safe water, and drain appropriately, avoiding the risks of water contamination and potential damage to your home. If you're ready to get your outdoor sink installation underway, we're ready to help you get it done, right. Get in touch with us for a straightforward quote on getting your outdoor sink installed by one of our professional, licensed plumbers.