To flush or not to flush

Traditionally, I've always found (in public restrooms) pissing in another guy's piss repulsive. Smell is foul beyond words. I always flush before doing my thing. These particular type of ecologists are simply well-meaning.

But I remember my seventh grade current events teacher telling us a single flush uses up about 3 gallons of water. So off and on, at home I've now made it a point , a few times, to save my flushes for the next piss. Now more than ever, our natural resources are endangered. Am I just well-meaning?

I always flush and check to make sure the equipment is clean for the next person. Denise

“The amount of water it takes to flush a toilet varies by model. Older toilets may use 7 gallons per flush, while newer toilets may use just 1.6 gallons.”

The article also said that toilet flushes can account for up to 30% of a household water consumption. The old “If it's yellow let it mellow; if it’s brown, flush it down.” saying is followed by many. We always flush - as dog lovers, we like to leave their water bowls clean!!!

My father in law has a thing about saving water. He never flushes and it is disgusting to go into his bathroom. I'd rather pee on a tree in the yard than use his bathroom. He is in his 90's now and I'm not sure about how often he showers either. I have to shower at least daily, more if it is real hot. Around here the utilities failure to plan for water, most of which runs out to the ocean instead of being collected is the problem. They make their problem our problem from lack of foresight.

The old “If it's yellow let it mellow; if it’s brown, flush it down.”

Is the idea at our house. It is only the two of us so it can be varied if it starts to smell, which I am more particular about than my sub.

We always flush - as dog lovers, we like to leave their water bowls clean!!!

We have to keep the lid closed as two of our cats think they are dogs. No cats are drinking or playing in our toilet. Ewww to that.