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What's the worst weather you've serviced porta potties in during November?

Deb K.asked 0 viewsGeneral DiscussionService visitWinterizationMissed serviceStandard unitPlacement

November in Ohio means mud, wind and that first real cold snap. Last year I had a construction site with twenty standard units on a hillside. The ground was pure clay soup after three days of rain. My vacuum truck slid trying to get within hose range. I ended up wading through ankle-deep muck to drag the hose to each unit, fighting a sideways wind that kept slamming the doors. The holding tanks were nearly full and heavy, making the units tilt in the soft ground. You learn real fast about staking and placement after a day like that. What's the worst weather you've serviced porta potties in during November? Any tips for keeping your footing in the mud?

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Priya N.Tampa, FL

The worst November weather I've seen was a coastal event with 40 mph winds and driving rain that flooded the placement area. We had 60 standard units and 4 ADA-compliant units for a festival, and half the units were standing in six inches of water. The vacuum truck couldn't get close without risking getting stuck, so we used extra hose and waded through the floodwater to service each cluster. Doors were slamming shut from the wind, and the units were rocking on their bases. For mud, wear boots with deep treads and test the ground with a pole before stepping. Always insist on staking and tie-downs for units on soft or sloped ground, it prevents tipping when the holding tanks are full. In bad weather, service frequency might need to increase if units are getting heavier use or if waste dilution is a concern from rainwater ingress.

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