The present disclosure discloses a faucet. The faucet comprises a faucet device, a waste disposer, a first control mechanism, and a second control mechanism. The faucet device comprises a first water passage and a second water passage. The first control mechanism comprises a first control valve disposed on the first water passage and at least controlling a turning on and off of the first water passage. The second control mechanism comprises a control switch and a second control valve. The second control valve is disposed on the second water passage and at least controls a turning on and off of the second water passage. The second water passage is connected with an ozone supply device to enable the second water passage to supply ozonated water, and the control switch is controlled to generate a first instruction to turn on the second control valve and the waste disposer.

The present disclosure discloses a faucet. The faucet comprises a faucet device, a waste disposer, a first control mechanism, and a second control mechanism. The faucet device comprises a first water passage and a second water passage. The first control mechanism comprises a first control valve disposed on the first water passage and at least controlling a turning on and off of the first water passage. The second control mechanism comprises a control switch and a second control valve. The second control valve is disposed on the second water passage and at least controls a turning on and off of the second water passage. The second water passage is connected with an ozone supply device to enable the second water passage to supply ozonated water, and the control switch is controlled to generate a first instruction to turn on the second control valve and the waste disposer.

The present invention relates to systems and methods for reducing microbial contamination, particularly biofilm formation, in plumbing fixtures. In particular, the invention provides a computer implemented method for counteracting biofilm formation in a plumbing fixture, and a plumbing fixture in which the method may be applied. The method comprises: monitoring a parameter relating to microbial presence within the plumbing fixture, for example using a sensor; determining a level of risk related to biofilm formation based on the monitored parameter, for example based on sensor data; and in accordance with the determined level of risk, applying a countermeasure to the plumbing fixture in order to counteract biofilm formation.

The present invention relates to systems and methods for reducing microbial contamination, particularly biofilm formation, in plumbing fixtures. In particular, the invention provides a computer implemented method for counteracting biofilm formation in a plumbing fixture, and a plumbing fixture in which the method may be applied. The method comprises: monitoring a parameter relating to microbial presence within the plumbing fixture, for example using a sensor; determining a level of risk related to biofilm formation based on the monitored parameter, for example based on sensor data; and in accordance with the determined level of risk, applying a countermeasure to the plumbing fixture in order to counteract biofilm formation.

A drain treatment system includes a supply interface, a drainage interface, a water distribution assembly, a pod housing, and a controller. The supply interface is configured to connect to a water supply, the drainage interface is configured to connect to a drain, and the distribution assembly is configured to receive water from the water supply via the supply interface. The pod housing is configured to retain at least one pod containing a drain treatment compound, and the controller is configured to control a transfer of the water from the water distribution assembly to the pod housing, wherein the water is configured to carry the drain treatment compound from the at least one pod to the drainage interface for delivery to the drain.

A fluid treatment and disposal system includes a sink, having a basin, a sink drain inlet, and a sink drain trap. An open cavity is disposed behind a rearward wall of the sink basin, between a top portion of the sink and the sink drain trap. A curved transition surface receives fluid entering the sink. Embodiments of the drain are shaped to promote the evacuation of fluid from the basin while limiting turbulence. An exhaust port fluidly coupled with the open cavity evacuates the open cavity and surrounding environment. Embodiments optionally associate one or more of the following with the open cavity: Ultra-Violet (UV) Germicidal Lights, and Ozone water, copper-silver ionization, and/or sanitizing agent injection systems.

A fluid treatment and disposal system includes a sink, having a basin, a sink drain inlet, and a sink drain trap. An open cavity is disposed behind a rearward wall of the sink basin, between a top portion of the sink and the sink drain trap. A curved transition surface receives fluid entering the sink. Embodiments of the drain are shaped to promote the evacuation of fluid from the basin while limiting turbulence. An exhaust port fluidly coupled with the open cavity evacuates the open cavity and surrounding environment. Embodiments optionally associate one or more of the following with the open cavity: Ultra-Violet (UV) Germicidal Lights, and Ozone water, copper-silver ionization, and/or sanitizing agent injection systems.

A disinfection device for a trapped-liquid comprising of a drain trap for a liquid flow having an inner surface to trap a volume of the trapped-liquid and a helical coil capable of generating metal ions to eliminate biological cells attached to said drain trap. An electric valve is connected to a tap water and the helical coil and a power supply provides a current and a voltage to the helical coil for a period of ionization and a sensor system installed in the drain trap to sense flow of a liquid through the drain trap. A timer system to determine the length of a stagnant-time that the trapped-liquid is stagnant in the drain trap; and to determine the length of an ionization-time for the period of ionization.

A disinfection device for a trapped-liquid comprising of a drain trap for a liquid flow having an inner surface to trap a volume of the trapped-liquid and a helical coil capable of generating metal ions to eliminate biological cells attached to said drain trap. An electric valve is connected to a tap water and the helical coil and a power supply provides a current and a voltage to the helical coil for a period of ionization and a sensor system installed in the drain trap to sense flow of a liquid through the drain trap. A timer system to determine the length of a stagnant-time that the trapped-liquid is stagnant in the drain trap; and to determine the length of an ionization-time for the period of ionization.

A conduit assembly of a gravity separation device having specialized joint structure for mating first and second conduits to permit easier removal of the first conduit. The first conduit may include a snout having a tube and a collar positioned at an end of the tube. The collar may include a flange extending outward from a center of the tube. The second conduit may have a main body and a saddle at an end of the main body. The saddle may include a track shaped to receive the flange of the collar of the first conduit. The saddle may also have a resiliently separable gateway comprising two opposing projections configured for receiving therebetween and partially enclosing the tube of the snout.