"During the past several years my goal has been to protect my simple lifestyle through Emergency Preparedness.  I live in the high dessert of New Mexico where potable fresh water continues to be a very precious resource.  In a recent article, it was estimated that New Mexico has only a ten year supply of fresh potable water remaining.  Yet, construction continues, and this declining resource must be shared by more and more people. 

I live alone and enjoy a life of voluntary simplicity.  And yet, I find that I must do more to protect my way of life.  This is precisely why I installed the Envirolet Waterless Self-contained Basic Plus Non Electric composting toilet. Where I live, if the electric grid goes down so does my water supply.  The communal well pump is electric and there is no generator or backup storage. 

I started my research on composting toilets with Envirolet based on the recommendation of a friend.  I read their informative catalog, the installation and operating manuals and the testimonials posted on the Internet from customers who have purchased the self- contained unit.  I used Google to widen my search but ended where I started with Envirolet.  I also called  Tech Support with questions not answered elsewhere. 

I have also recently added a stand alone photovoltaic solar system and a second independent source of heat should the natural gas supply be interrupted.  I am really serious about Emergency Preparedness.
My Envirolet composting toilet satisfies my two Emergency Preparedness requirements of (a) being independent of the electric grid and (b) reducing my personal consumption of a very precious natural resource."