To Flush or Not to Flush?
(Courtesy of KCWater Services)
Flushing the wrong items can damage the sewer system, cause sewer backups in your home, and cause sewer overflows which damage the environment. The only items you should flush down a toilet is human waste (urine & feces) and toilet paper. Here is a list of items to keep out of the toilet:
– Automotive fluids
– Bandages & bandage wrappings
– Chewing gum
– Cigarette butts
– Cleaning wipes of any kind
– Condoms
– Cotton balls & swabs
– Dental floss
– Disposable diapers
– Facial tissue
– Grease
– Paint, solvents, sealants & thinners
– Poisons & hazardous waste
– Sanitary napkins
– Tampons & tampon applicators
– Unused medications
