Impact Without Wash Station
Solution With Wash Station
Sand in hallways/elevators
Constant cleaning required; slippery floors; resident complaints
Sand rinsed off before entering building
Salt damage to interiors
Corrosion on fixtures, sticky residue on surfaces
Salt removed outdoors before gear enters
Clogged drains
Sand and debris accumulate in shower drains
Bulk of debris washed away outside
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Wear on common areas
Increased maintenance costs for building
Reduced cleaning burden on staff
Resident frustration
Conflicts over messy shared spaces
Cleaner environment for everyone
🏫 College context: Many coastal universities install these