A toilet is a piece of hardware used for the collection or disposal of human urine and feces. In other words : "Toilets are sanitation facilities at the user interface that allow the safe and convenient urination and defecation ". Toilets can be with or without flushing water ( flush toilet or dry toilet). They can be set up for a sitting posture or for a squatting posture (squat toilet). Flush toilets are usually connected to a sewer system in urban areas and to septic tanks in less built-up areas. Dry toilets are connected to a pit, removable container, composting chamber or other storage and treatment device. Toilets are commonly made of ceramic ( porcelain ), concrete, plastic or wood.
In private homes, the toilet, sink, bath or shower may be in the same room. Another option is to have one room for body washing ( bathroom ) and a separate room for the toilet and handwashing sink (toilet room ). Public toilets consist of one or more toilets (and commonly urinals) which are available for use by the general public.
