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How does a portable sink station work?
A portable sink station holds fresh water in one tank and catches greywater in a second tank underneath, so nothing drains onto the ground. Most units run off gravity or a small foot pump, no hookup required, which is why they pair so well with portable toilet rental on a job site that has no utilities yet. Some models offer a hot water portable sink option with a small internal heater, useful for washing hands after handling food or after using paints and coatings, where OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) actually requires washing facilities. For general sanitation on a construction site, the baseline is OSHA 1926.51(c), which sets toilet ratios by crew size, and 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), which says washing facilities need soap and towels or a hand dryer, not just sanitizer. We deliver these across Savannah and into Pooler, 14.7 miles northwest, and Garden City, 7.5 miles north, on the same truck run as our standard units.
What is a portable sink used for?
Contractors use one for handwashing after grading, painting, or pouring concrete, and caterers use one for food prep sinks that need to meet basic handwashing rules. A portable sink to wash hair shows up more than people expect, at outdoor weddings, disaster relief camps, and long-term work crews living onsite. Campers like a portable sink for hair and dishes because it is self-contained and needs no spigot nearby, which matters on a site 19 miles southwest in Richmond Hill where there is no municipal water tap. Pair one with a handwashing station rental near the food line and a portable restroom rental near the parking area, and you have covered the two things health inspectors ask about first at any event restroom rental setup, from a wedding restroom rental to a festival restroom rental.
Portable sink rental pricing in Savannah
Pricing follows the same delivery and duration logic as our other units. A short weekend rental costs less than a week, and a week costs less than a month, so check the porta potty rental cost page if you are bundling a sink with toilets on the same order.
| duration | typical range |
|---|---|
| day | budget a delivery fee plus daily unit rate |
| week | weekly rate, lower per-day cost than a single day |
| month | best per-day value for long jobs |
Delivery fees run separately and depend on distance from Savannah, so a site out toward Bluffton, 28.2 miles northeast, costs more to service than one inside city limits. Ask about bundling a sink with a restroom trailer rental or a deluxe flushable porta potty for a job that already needs both. For exact numbers by unit type, the porta potty rental per day and monthly porta potty rental pages break down the standard unit bands we quote from.
Do portable sinks need a water hookup?
No. A self-contained portable sink and water tank unit carries its own fresh water supply, typically 5 to 7 gallons, and needs nothing but a flat spot to sit. That is what makes it work at remote sites, farm properties booking farm and agricultural restrooms, or a film set restroom rental shooting somewhere with no plumbing for a mile. OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires an adequate supply of potable water at any place of employment, and a tank-fed sink satisfies that without a truck running a hose across the lot. Larger jobs sometimes run a bigger reserve tank and refill on our regular service route, the same route that services septic pumping and grease trap pumping work around Savannah. If your crew count is high enough that OSHA 1926.51(c) pushes you into multiple toilet units, plan on more than one sink station too, spaced near each cluster rather than one sink for the whole site.
FAQ
How often does a portable sink get refilled?
It depends on use, but a standard 5 to 7 gallon tank on a busy job site often needs a refill daily. Savannah Porta Pros services sinks on the same cycle as nearby portable toilet rental units, so tell us your headcount and we will set an interval instead of guessing.
Can I get hot water in a portable sink?
Yes, some units include a small internal heater for a true hot water portable sink, which matters most for food service and post-paint handwashing under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1). Ask when you request a quote so we bring the right model, not the cold-water default.
Is a portable sink enough for handwashing compliance?
It can be, if it has soap and towels or a dryer, since 29 CFR 1910.141(d)2) specifically says hand sanitizer alone does not satisfy the rule. A basin with just sanitizer looks compliant but is not. We stock stations built to meet that standard.
What is a camping portable sink good for?
Dishes, hands, and rinsing gear at a site with no spigot. It is smaller than a job-site unit but works the same way, gravity-fed fresh water and a catch tank underneath, no hose or drain needed nearby.
Do you deliver portable sinks outside Savannah?
Yes, we run routes out to Georgetown at 7.1 miles southwest, Henderson at 9.7 miles west, and other towns on our service areas page. Delivery fees scale with distance from Savannah.
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