It seems like most public restrooms now have some sort of automatic sink. Usually they are motion activated. Sometimes they are just push button with a timer. Almost all of them only stay on briefly or while is motion under them.
They can be hard to activate.
But, my question is sort of a philosophical. They ask if a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, did it really fall? My question is if there is a requirement for hot and cold running water or tempered water, it is a cold climate and the faucet only turns on for a few seconds and always comes out cold, is there really hot and cold water or tempered water.
I suppose if the water is not over 110 degrees that part is covered. However, I think the purpose of the requirement is so that people can wash their hands in comfort and in so doing this will promote and bring about good hygiene and public health.
I understand not wanting to waste water. Besides the money, it uses up water resources and sewage treatment capacity. Either one may be in short supply. But, most all faucets I run into are like this. The faucets don't appear to be near the hot water supply and it takes time for the hot water to get there (when there is hot water at all).
They can be hard to activate.
But, my question is sort of a philosophical. They ask if a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, did it really fall? My question is if there is a requirement for hot and cold running water or tempered water, it is a cold climate and the faucet only turns on for a few seconds and always comes out cold, is there really hot and cold water or tempered water.
I suppose if the water is not over 110 degrees that part is covered. However, I think the purpose of the requirement is so that people can wash their hands in comfort and in so doing this will promote and bring about good hygiene and public health.
I understand not wanting to waste water. Besides the money, it uses up water resources and sewage treatment capacity. Either one may be in short supply. But, most all faucets I run into are like this. The faucets don't appear to be near the hot water supply and it takes time for the hot water to get there (when there is hot water at all).