We tend to take them for granted, but modern toilets really are something to be thankful for. Around the world, 2.5 billion lack access to safe sanitation. Of those, 1 billion still defecate in the open and more than a billion others use pit latrines. Most of us in the U.S. are fortunate enough not only to have access to safe sanitation, but to have a number of contemporary toilets to choose from.

Most homeowners and businesses buy their toilets directly from plumbing contractors or local hardware stores. As distasteful as it may be, there are many things to consider before settling on a toilet you’ll be counting on to get rid of your waste. Anyone who has installed a toilet with weak water flow

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