Winter Porta Potty Rental in Omaha: What Changes
Omaha January nights average in the mid-teens. Here is how a porta potty keeps working when it is that cold.
Do porta potties freeze in Omaha winters?
A porta potty tank can freeze in Omaha when nights fall below about 20°F, which is common from December to February, since January lows average in the mid-teens. We prevent that by adding a salt brine or non-toxic antifreeze to the tank at delivery and at each weekly service.
What freezes first?
The things with fresh water freeze first: hand-washing stations, sinks inside units and the flush tank in flushing units. In deep cold, we swap sinks for hand sanitizer and suggest standard units over flushing units. Restroom trailers need heat and protected water lines, so they are best for heated venues or short winter events.
Where should a winter unit go?
- Out of the wind: beside a building, fence or garage, not in an open field.
- Facing the sun if you can, so the door does not ice shut.
- Away from roof edges where snow and ice slide off.
- On a spot you will plow or shovel. The service truck needs a clear path too.
What should crews do on snow days?
Keep a path to the door shoveled and salted. Clear snow off the roof vent after a big storm. If the service day falls during a blizzard, we come the next open day and call you first.
For more on jobsite counts, see construction porta potty rental. Weather data: National Weather Service Omaha/Valley.
Questions about this rental
Do you charge extra for winter service?
Winter treatment with brine or antifreeze is included in weekly service. There is no winter surcharge.
Can I rent a hand-washing station in January?
A hand-washing station can freeze in January. Place it in a heated garage or tent, or use the hand sanitizer inside each unit instead.
Do restroom trailers work in winter?
Restroom trailers work in winter for heated indoor-adjacent setups and short events with the heater on. Long outdoor winter rentals are better served by standard units.
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