Self-flushing toilet for Flushing
The borough of Flushing, New York, will be party to much more hands-free flushing following the installation of a new public
toilet in September.
According to the New York Daily Times, the outdoor unit will feature a self-flushing
toilet, a sink, soap dispenser and a unique cleaning system.
In total 20 models are to be installed around the city, including Flushing's
toilet - which will be located in Lippman Plaza.
"I heard that Flushing is the busiest area in the country next to Times Square, so I think it is necessary," Fresh Meadows resident Kevin Goodspeed told the newspaper.
The heated glass and stainless steel
toilet facility features an automatic cleaning mechanism which will rinse and dry the floor and disinfect the sink and
toilet after each use.
The facility will be open for use daily from 8:00 to 20:00 local time.
In other
toilet news, UK presenter Fearne Cotton recently interrupted 24-star Kiefer Sutherland on the loo at the Princess Diana Memorial Concert.
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