Study finds flushing toilets releases breathable particles that can linger for 20 seconds
Research shows toilet flushes create aerosols containing pathogens like legionella and norovirus that can remain suspended in air, even with the lid closed.
New research indicates that flushing toilets releases particles into the "breathing zone" of adults that can remain suspended in the air for at least 20 seconds, according to a study. The research suggests that closing the toilet lid may not be sufficient to prevent inhalation of these aerosols.
The study found that turbulent flushes create toilet-generated aerosols potentially capable of transmitting pathogens including legionella, influenza, and norovirus. Researchers examined how particles disperse during the flushing process and their ability to remain airborne.
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- Flushing the toilet can release a ‘plume’ of breathable pathogens – and closing the lid won’t stop their escape — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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