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

September 8, 2026 · 3:00 pm 1 sources

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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 · September 8, 2026 15:00
  New research shows turbulent flushes create toilet-generated aerosols that can transmit legionella, influenza and norovirus Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Flushing toilets release particles into the “breathing zone” of adults and can remain suspended in the air for at…