# Why did my toilets explode?

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**Created:** [March 29, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-toilets-explode/576428 "2011-03-29T20:45:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 29, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-toilets-explode/576428/1 "2011-03-29T20:45:08Z")

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I came home after the morning errands, and found that both toilet bowls were empty and there was water all over the floor and surrounding surfaces.

Do I need to call a plumber? What may have happened?

I live alone in a house in flat terrain.

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