We all know that aerosolized particles, particularly COVID-19 hang in the air for long periods of time.

Now, to add to the concerns, researchers have found that toilet flushing can trigger release of pathogens. In particular, COVID-19 carrying microdroplets from pre-symptomatic or symptomatic carriers can occur via fecal shedding .https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0013318 Ick !

How do we fix it ?

You guessed. Good. Bathroom. Ventilation.

Who knew. We did. This has been our job for the last 20 years.

Here’s a couple places to start:

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