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West Texas Wind and Porta Potties: Keep Them Standing
Spring storms in the Permian Basin bring gusts over 60 mph. Here is how we anchor units and where you should place them.
- Wind around Odessa can pass 60 mph during spring storms.
- We anchor a porta potty with ground stakes through the base, ratchet straps to a fence or post, or both.
- On a windy site, put units on the downwind side of a building, trailer or tank battery, with doors facing away from the wind.
- If a unit tips over, keep people away and call (432) 239-8866.
How strong does the wind get around Odessa?
Wind around Odessa can pass 60 mph during spring storms. NWS Midland recorded a 63 mph gust at Midland on March 13, 2019, and the record gust at Midland is 93 mph, set June 26, 2007. Dust storms along I-20 cut visibility on the same days.
How do you anchor a porta potty?
We anchor a porta potty with ground stakes through the base, ratchet straps to a fence or post, or both. On concrete, we strap units to a fixed object. A unit with a full tank is much harder to tip than an empty one.
Where should units go on a windy site?
On a windy site, put units on the downwind side of a building, trailer or tank battery, with doors facing away from the wind. Keep them off open ridgelines and away from where a tipped unit could hit people or vehicles.
What happens if a unit tips over?
If a unit tips over, keep people away and call (432) 239-8866. We send a crew to clean up, stand the unit or swap it. Damage from wind with proper anchoring is handled under our rental terms.
Related questions
Here are 3 real customer questions with direct answers, beginning with “Will the wind knock it over?” and “What if the unit gets damaged or tipped over?” Short answers come first, followed by the details that change them. Any prices shown are starting prices, not final quotes.
Will the wind knock it over?
We stake or strap units at windy sites and open lots. West Texas gusts can top 60 mph during spring storms. Place units next to a fence or building when you can, with the door facing away from the wind.
What if the unit gets damaged or tipped over?
Tell us right away. Normal wear is on us. Damage from fire, vandalism, vehicles, graffiti or a tipped unit is billed at repair or replacement cost. Theft is billed at replacement cost. Placing units away from traffic and staking them prevents most problems.
Are there any rules about where it has to be placed?
Pick a flat, firm spot, such as gravel, packed dirt, concrete or short grass. Our service truck must park within about 50 feet. Keep the spot clear of power lines, sprinkler heads and parked cars. Units placed in a street or sidewalk may need a City of Odessa right-of-way permit.
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