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ELI5 Toilets - why are public toilets tankless unlike those at home?

ELI5 Toilets - why are public toilets tankless unlike those at home?

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 Why do home toilets typically have tanks, while public toilets often don't? What are some benefits of tankless toilets in public spaces from a design perspective? What is the S bend there for and how has this toilet design influenced modern plumbing? What are the implications of Hong Kong using seawater for toilet flushing in a densely populated city? What toilet innovations do you find most significant in improving sanitation and quality of life globally? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: metrumax, rinsetorepeat, wouldbewanderer, toosmalley, jlowu571, j4ckr4bb1tsl1ms, dysgraphical, and guywithasockpuppet. To the community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/eli5ThePodcast/ or send us an e-mail: ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com
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