Squat Toilets Facing the Flush as Taiwan Plans Upgrade

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Taiwan’s environment ministry is considering plans to phase out squat toilets in public facilities to improve hygiene and accessibility. Currently, about 54% of public toilets are seated, below the interior ministry’s recommended 60% ratio. Studies show squat toilets harbor significantly more bacteria.

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00:00Squat toilets may soon be a thing of the past in Taiwan.

00:04The Environment Ministry has announced plans to face the amount of public facilities.

00:09Government data shows that about 54% of public toilets,

00:13like those in parks, tourist areas and MRT stations, are seated,

00:17falling short of the Interior Ministry's recommended 60%.

00:21Studies also suggest squat toilets have 164% more bacteria than seated ones.

00:28The push to remove them is driven by hygiene concerns

00:31and the need to improve accessibility for Taiwan's aging population.

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