It’s a new world and one that is led by the modern conveniences provided by technology. The old cliché of the man refusing to stop and ask for directions as he drives aimlessly in circles is replaced by navigational satellite systems that can provide accurate latitudes and longitudes in the blink of an eye. Information and data navigates the globe as we live in a world that is governed by computers and satellite dishes. Now, in addition to finding cities, museums, and restaurants a revolutionary idea is being unveiled in London, texting for toilets.
Certainly, you can relate. You’ve been out on the town, dining, shopping, clubbing and realized that you needed a restroom but unfortunately you didn’t know where to turn. Now those who are in their greatest times of distress can simply text in the word, “toilet” and receive a listing of public toilets and restrooms in the vicinity. The new program is called, “SatLav.” The system is easy to use. Simply type in the word and you will have instant results. It is understandable that this service will be of great benefit to tourists and those who are unfamiliar with the local area. Currently, there are forty public facilities listed with the service.
However, what may surprise you is the reason why the service is being offered in the first place. It isn’t because they just want to offer a nice service to be friendly to travelers. The Westminster City Council spearheaded the program in an attempt to curb sidewalk urination. Too many travelers, tourists, and locals who have had one too many brews are using the public sidewalks and alleys to urinate. Estimations speculate that up to ten thousand gallons of urine are being emptied on London streets each year.
When it comes to public health and safety, there is no doubt that urinating in public is a great sanitary concern. It is very important that people utilize public restrooms and make sure that they practice the best hygiene and health practices at all times. One of the most important steps that people can take to reduce sickness, disease, and the spread of illness is to wash their hands after urinating, and chances are that if people are urinating outside, they are not washing their hands. There is no doubt that one of the basic premises of cleanliness and proper hygiene is hand washing and hand washing after using the restroom is of the utmost importance.
Unfortunately, I wonder if the Westminster City Council has really thought this issue through. I mean, most women will find a public restroom if they need to use one. It is a very strange and infrequent sighting to find women and children using public alleys instead of stopping in a local restaurant or store if they are in need of a restroom. Typically, the majority of people who are using sidewalks and public alleys for restrooms are people who have had too much to drink and frankly don’t care where they relieve themselves. I also foresee another problem. You see, if someone is too drunk to make their way to a local restroom, I doubt they have the wherewithal to pick up a cell phone, type in the word “toilet”, and follow the directions to the nearest restroom.
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