In stadiums and other large public facilities, shower usage is rarely consistent:
Off-season locker rooms may sit idle for months
Guest or visitor showers may be used intermittently
Team facilities experience heavy use followed by long downtime
When water remains trapped in piping, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and biofilm, especially waterborne pathogens such as Legionella, which thrive in warm, unmoving water.
A private survey referenced in the brochure found that 74% of facility managers are concerned about stagnant water in their pipes, highlighting just how widespread this issue has become in commercial buildings.
What Facility Managers Are Looking For: A Proactive Shower Safety Solution
Traditional approaches to stagnant water often rely on manual flushing routines, schedule disinfection, and reactive maintenance after complaints or incidents but facility managers need something more reliable, especially in high-liability environments like stadiums, schools and spaces with public locker rooms.
The Auto-Drain® Shower System provides exactly that: automatic stagnation prevention built into the shower valve itself.
After each shower use, the system purges residual water from the shower column and hose in under 60 seconds—without staff intervention.
Additionally, public venues demand durability, vandal-resistance and reliable performance from the fittings and fixtures. Auto-Drain® is engineered specifically for these environments and integrates seamlessly into both new construction and retrofit installations, making it ideal for stadium upgrades and facility renovations.
Supporting Compliance and Sustainability Goals
Beyond safety, Auto-Drain® also helps facility teams meet modern building requirements, including:
ADA compliance
UPC/IPC plumbing codes
ASHRAE 188 guidance
CDC water management recommendations
Flow rate options also support sustainability initiatives, with models available in:
1.5 GPM
1.75 GPM
Standard 2.5 GPM
As one stadium facility manager shared:
“When the season ends, locker rooms can sit unused for months… With Auto-Drain®, we don’t need to worry about that anymore.”
How Auto-Drain® Works (And Why It Matters)
Shower runs normally with full pressure
When the shower shuts off, the Auto-Drain® valve activates
A gravity-based drain port opens automatically
Residual water is discharged through a dedicated outlet
The system remains dry until the next use
This dry-pipe state significantly reduces the conditions that allow pathogens to grow.
Auto-Drain® helps deliver:
Safer showers year-round
Reduced maintenance demands
Proactive pathogen risk reduction
Ready to Upgrade Your Locker Room Shower Systems?
If your facility includes showers that sit unused between events, seasons, or peak occupancy, it may be time to rethink stagnation prevention. The Auto-Drain® Shower System is designed specifically for the realities of public facilities—where safety is non-negotiable.
Download the full Auto-Drain® Shower System brochure to explore product configurations, installation options, and specifications.
