Public restrooms might seem like a germ nightmare, but the real risks aren’t always where you think. While toilet seats can carry bacteria, viruses, and even parasite traces, studies show they’re ...

Don’t poo-poo this headline news. There’s a reason public toilets are equipped with U-shaped seats as opposed to the O-shaped ones you’d find on your porcelain throne at home. The general public has ...

We’ve been sitting on the same kind of crapper for centuries. Sure, the plumbing has gotten more tucked away and seats are now fashioned out of all sorts of materials and styles (including plush vinyl ...

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More than 2 million Americans lack access to running water, indoor plumbing or wastewater services, according to a report by the nonprofit organizations DigDeep and the US Water Alliance. In a new ...

If you’re spending time at a national park, the highlights probably include the striking natural landscape, the fresh air, and whatever wildlife you’re lucky enough to spot. The worst part? Probably ...

We know how important toilets are in the fight against water contamination and diarrheal disease. But because of infrastructure and cost, conventional toilets don’t always work in developing countries ...

In December 2019, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had instructed the EPA to examine existing regulations limiting water pressure in toilets and showers, and claimed "People are flushing toilets 10 ...

During the week, most of you will spend at least six hours per day at school, so the chances of you needing to use the loo in that time is high! But what happens if you are stopped from going to the ...