For over 200 years, the manhole hasn't changed. It cracks, it gets patched, and eventually it gets torn out and redone. That's just been the norm.
But what if none of that was actually necessary? What if there was already an alternative on the market, and it happened to cost less too?
That's the conversation we found ourselves in recently. We were sitting with people who've watched this industry stand still for decades, and they asked us straight up: why are people still choosing manholes over the Poo Pit in 2026? Here's what we told them.
Our answer is simple. Being an early adopter is the risk. Sticking with what's familiar feels safe, even when what's familiar keeps failing and keeps costing more to maintain.
So we painted the picture for them.
Imagine a road that doesn't crack. A road that doesn't need constant repairs or develop holes, and doesn't require rehab every few years. Instead, imagine a road that holds its original structure for years to come. And we mean years.
Now imagine the alternative: the road you already know, the one that needs patching, resurfacing, and rebuilding on a cycle that never really ends.
Which one would you choose?
Chances are, the first one.
On top of that, what if we told you the better option is also cheaper to install and cheaper to replace? Would you still hesitate?
That's the Poo Pit story in a nutshell. It's not just a better product. It's a better economic decision, and a better long-term bet for the communities counting on that infrastructure to hold up.
Building one product to solve the problem could've been where this journey ended. A single fix, done. But that's not what happened. The innovation kept going, and now there are three pits designed to fit whatever your project actually needs.
The Poo Pit is our bread and butter: the modern way to access sewers without confined space entry, built to replace a system that's been standing still for over two centuries.
If your project calls for a 24-inch riser, that's where the Mini Pit comes in, same core technology, sized for tighter applications.
And while we fully believe this is the next generation of manhole access, we also know some projects still require manned entry. That's where the Smart Pit fits in, giving you that option without sacrificing the advantages that make this system worth switching to in the first place.
So here's the real question. If you knew the alternative to 200 years of standard practice had already arrived, and that it was ready right now to benefit the communities you serve, what would your answer be?
It's simple. The solution is already here. You could be the next one to bring it to your region.
Lower costs. Reduced risk. A design that outperforms concrete.
The only question left is who moves first.
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