Prevent Sewer Backups 

PROTECT YOUR HOME, THE SEWER SYSTEM, AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY DISPOSING OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE TRASH, NOT IN THE TOILET OR DOWN THE DRAIN. REMEMBER TO ONLY FLUSH THE THREE P'S - PEE, POOP, AND TOILET PAPER.

Wipes

Single-use wipes may be labeled as “flushable,” but that does not mean they disappear when they are flushed down the toilet. If flushed, baby wipes, disinfecting wipes, personal hygiene wipes and similar items can clog plumbing. These items also accumulate within the sewer system, causing equipment failures and sewage overflows.

Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)

FOG can solidify in your plumbing or local sewer and create blockages. To avoid this, please consider the following:

• Wipe food and grease off plates/pans and place in a covered container. Dispose in the trash.
• Do not pour waste oil or cooking residue directly into your drain.

Other items that don't belong in the toilet and drains include the following:

• Condoms
• Dental floss
• Diapers
• Disposable toilet wands
• Drugs
• Feminine products (i.e., tampons)
• Kitty litter
• Mop refills
• Paper towels
• Towelettes

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