When most of the water has drained out of the bowl, the continuous column of water through the siphon is broken when air enters the siphon tube. ... After flushing, the flapper valve in the water tank closes or the flush valve shuts; water lines and valves connected to the water supply refill the toilet tank and bowl.
When most of the water has drained out of the bowl, the continuous column of water through the siphon is broken when air enters the siphon tube. After flushing, the flapper valve in the water tank closes or the flush valve shuts; water lines and valves connected to the water supply refill the toilet tank and bowl.