Germs from urine and faeces travel 5ft from toilet in seconds after flushing, study finds

How toilet water sprays when we flush - carrying potentially deadly germs into the air - has been revealed in a series of experiments.Scientists say the 'invisible plume' - containing microscopic particles of pee, poop and whatever else was in the pan - is a health hazard for those who follow.The research team used bright green lasers and cameras to reveal for the first time how they are rapidly ejected from a lidless public cubicle.