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The Countries, Cities & States That Use Bidets The Most (media.piefed.ca)

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[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space -2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

In Australia, they were (and possibly still are) illegal, on the grounds that the possibility of fecal matter making its way back through the plumbing into the public water supply is theoretically nonzero.

[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

No, bidets are not illegal in Australia, but their installation is strictly regulated due to health risks from potential backflow contamination. You cannot do a DIY installation; a licensed plumber must install any bidet