Particle exposure risk to a lavatory user after flushing a squat toilet
Abstract Squat toilets are widely used in developing countries due to local customs and low costs. The flushing of a squat toilet can entrain strong airflow and produce aerosols. This investigation constructed a lavatory mock-up with a squat toilet. The flushing-induced airflow was both visualized a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-12-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-25106-4 |