With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets

Since the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, most of the city has been without running water. The people of Asheville have devised elaborate systems to stay clean and flush their toilets.

With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets
Jerry Cahill has been flushing toilets as a volunteer since his studio in Asheville

Since the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, most of the city has been without running water. The people of Asheville have devised elaborate systems to stay clean and flush their toilets.

(Image credit: Rolando Arrieta)