Just because it can be flushed,
doesn’t mean it should
Educational information about small actions that can have big impacts.
The Real Problem:
Studies show that 98% of materials that clog equipment at wastewater treatment plants are Non-flushable items such as:
- Baby wipes
- Paper Towels
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Cleaning Wipes
- Other trash not designed to be flushed
These products can wreak havoc on your home and our sewer systems!
LEARN MOREKeep Your Home Healthy By Knowing What Not to Flush
Keep Your Home Healthy By Knowing What Not to Flush
To help consumers keep their homes healthy and their plumbing systems safe and running smoothly, the wipes industry has developed new, stronger labeling guidelines that call for prominent positioning of the “Do Not Flush” symbol on the product packaging for non-flushable wipes.
Increasing Public Awareness About Smart Flushing Habits Will Lead to Real, Lasting Changes
When you flush products that were NOT designed to be flushed, you are flushing your money down the toilet. On average, it costs about $300-$450 to repair the damage to your home plumbing system caused by clogs. And if it requires a whole house repipe, the average cost can range from $4,000-$15,000.
Increasing Public Awareness About Smart Flushing Habits Will Lead to Real, Lasting Changes
World Environment Day: Protect the Environment from Your Bathroom
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"Proper disposal practices start at home.
It starts with you."
"Proper disposal practices start at home.
It starts with you."
