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What Is a Portable Sink Station?
A portable sink station is a self-contained unit: fresh water tank on top, basin in the middle, gray water tank underneath to catch runoff. No plumbing needed. Some units run on a foot pump, some on battery, and a few offer hot water for washing up or for a portable sink to wash hair after a long shift on a Lehigh Acres job site. They pair well with a handwashing station rental when you need more than one wash point, and they meet the spirit of 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), which requires soap and towels or a hand drying device at wash stations, not just sanitizer. For crews already renting a portable toilet rental, adding a sink station rounds out basic sanitation without extra plumbing work. Camping groups like them too. A camping portable sink setup is lighter than a full restroom trailer rental and fits in a truck bed. If your event or crew also needs a toilet, check our portable restroom rental page for pairing options, since most renters book both at once for coverage.
How Much Does a Portable Sink Rental Cost?
Pricing depends on tank size, hot water, and rental length. Below is a general range across unit types we carry; a plain foot-pump sink station tends to sit at the low end, while a hot water unit with a larger tank runs higher.
| Unit type | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard portable sink | $100 - $150 | $130 - $200 | $125 - $200 |
| Deluxe/hot water sink | $85 - $300 | $150 - $250 | not typically offered |
A delivery fee applies on top of the rental, generally $100 to $150 for a single day and $50 to $150 for a week, depending on distance from our yard. If your site sits closer to Buckingham, about 9.6 miles west of Lehigh Acres, delivery tends to run at the lower end of that range. For a full cost breakdown across our rental categories, see our porta potty rental cost page or the porta potty rental per day guide, since delivery logic is the same across unit types.
Can I Rent a Portable Sink for Washing Hair?
Yes. A portable sink for hair washing needs a basin with enough depth to tip a head back, a hand or foot pump for water flow, and a gray water tank rated for repeat use through the day. Hot water portable sink units heat water on demand or hold a heated reserve, which matters for hair washing versus a quick hand rinse. These get booked for film shoots, salons doing pop-up services, and disaster relief sites where showers aren't available. If your job is a film set restroom rental booking, we can quote the sink station alongside restroom units on the same delivery run. Portable sink water tanks on these units typically hold enough for several dozen uses before a refill, though exact capacity depends on the model. For larger crowds needing full shower access rather than just hair washing, a shower trailer rental is the better fit.
Do Portable Sink Stations Need a Water Hookup?
No. Every unit we rent is self-contained, filled from its own tank, with no hose bib or hookup required. That is the whole point of a portable sink station: it goes anywhere a standard porta john rental can go, including gravel lots, event fields and construction sites without utilities yet run. We fill the fresh water tank before delivery and swap it during service visits on longer rentals, following the same weekly service rhythm outlined in ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 for portable sanitation equipment. Crews working near Alva, roughly 13.5 miles north of Lehigh Acres, get the same delivery and refill schedule as jobs inside city limits. If your crew already has a light tower or generator on site, see our temporary power pole page, since some hot water sink models draw a small electrical load and it helps to plan power ahead of delivery day.
Do sink stations need a permit in Lehigh Acres?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city; we have not verified a specific permit rule for portable sinks. For most private lots and job sites no permit applies, but check with the city before curb placement. See our porta potty permit requirements page for related guidance.
How often does the water tank need refilling?
It depends on use volume, but most fresh water tanks in the 5 to 7 gallon range need a refill every few hours of steady hand or hair washing. On multi-day rentals we schedule refills during our regular service visit, similar to how we service a standard porta potty rental on a weekly cycle.
Can I rent a sink station with a portable toilet as a package?
Yes. Most renters book a sink station alongside a toilet unit for one delivery fee instead of two. Ask about bundling when you request a quote, and we will price both units together based on your site location in Lehigh Acres.
Is hot water available on all portable sink units?
No. Hot water is only available on select deluxe models, not the standard foot-pump sink stations. If hot water matters for your job, ask specifically when booking; it changes both the unit and the price bracket.
How far will you deliver a portable sink station?
We deliver throughout Lehigh Acres and to nearby communities. Jobs near Charleston Park, about 11.6 miles northeast, or Estero, 23.4 miles southwest, are within our normal delivery range; ask for a quote based on your exact address.
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