The Washfountain

With the 2018 summer season still going strong – and record high temps scorching much of the U.S. – many are looking to community and recreational pools to cool off, exercise and have fun.

Public pools are popular “hot spots” young and old alike.  Did you know:

• There are 309,000public swimming pools in the United States, according to the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP). 
• Swimming is listed in the top five most popular sports or exercise activities in the U.S. by the S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Even though some commercial restrooms seem like they are easily accessible for all users, did you know that many facilities don’t actually meet the minimum standards of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design? It’s a good idea to stay in-tune with ADA design trends – and periodically audit your restrooms’ layout – to check if they are in compliance with ADA standards, while enhancing restroom user functionality and convenience.

Summer road trip season is continuing to heat up! The AAA estimates that as of mid-June, 64 percent of families traveling this summer still plan to take road trips.

If you manage systems for providing safety showers, tepid water and liquid processing, you know that each facility has its own unique requirements. You also know that plumbing needs are not one-size-fits-all.

There are good product designs, and then there are exceptional product designs that rise above all others in its category.

Since its product launch in 2017, Bradley’s completely touchless all-in-one WashBar is one of those stand-out products that has created more than just industry buzz. This innovative hand washing system is the featured centerpiece in a growing number of restrooms across many markets, receiving rave reviews from users, building owners and architects alike.

So, your locker room needs updating. In what kind of shape are the lockers?  

For the past nine years, Bradley Corp. has been conducting the Healthy Hand Washing Survey to track America’s beliefs, preferences and behaviors in public restrooms.

What if hand washing fixture designs could be derived from stunning intercontinental landscapes?  Envision the majestic mountains of Nepal, the deserts of Africa or the islands of Greece.

Whether or not you’re a tennis fan, chances are you’ve heard of the prestigious BNP Paribas Open, which is hosted every March in Indian Wells, California. Renown as one of the world’s largest premiere professional tournaments, this year’s event runs March 5-18 at its state-of-the-art host facility – Indian Wells Tennis Garden (IWTG).