Ultimately, being able to flush the toilet when the power’s out depends on the type of toilet you have, the type of water and ...

The flush system you choose can depend on how much power you need, how much you hate toilet cleaning, and how much water you want to save. These systems work differently; some shoot water around ...

And if you have a pump-assisted toilet rather than a gravity-flush one ... help you during a power outage. Meanwhile, toilets in rural areas with pump-assisted septic systems can only be flushed ...

Consider the 140,000 times you're likely to flush ... sewer system without buildup—important if you've experienced drain-line clogs in your home. A comfortable height. How high a toilet stands ...