29/09/2026
Could flushing a toilet create an overlooked water hygiene risk?
A review of 22 studies found that flushing can produce aerosols that reach breathing height. If the water or toilet bowl is contaminated, these aerosols could carry microorganisms.
The study did not establish a Legionella infection risk, but the findings raise important questions—particularly in healthcare and other high-risk settings.
Read the study:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2026.182111
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Air And Water Hygiene Specialists – Swiftclean (UK) Limited