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EPA (2019). Wastewater Temperature and Aquatic Ecosystems. United States Environmental Protection Agency.

If this were a feature in a home maintenance app or smart home device, it would: hot water down toilet

Every homeowner knows the panic. You flush the toilet, and instead of that satisfying swirl and disappearance, the water starts to rise. Your heart skips a beat. You reach for the plunger, but what if that doesn’t work? Or what if you don’t have one handy? EPA (2019)

Flushing hot water down a toilet can have significant effects on toilet components, plumbing systems, and the environment. To mitigate these effects, households can adopt responsible toilet use practices, such as: hot water down toilet

IEA (2020). Energy Efficiency in Buildings. International Energy Agency.