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Flushing the toilet can release a ‘plume’ of breathable pathogens – and closing the lid won’t stop their escape

08.09.2026 18:00 | The Guardian World

New research shows turbulent flushes create toilet-generated aerosols that can transmit legionella, influenza and norovirusGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFlushing toilets release particles into the “breathing zone” of adults and can remain suspended in the air for at least 20 seconds, a new study has found.And closing the lid might not be enough to avoid a “plume” of potential pathogens. Continue reading...

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