As our community is finding that almost all toilet paper inventory has been exhausted in surrounding stores; officials are taking this opportunity to remind the community of what exactly they can flush down their toilet: toilet paper and human waste; that is it.
Do not
flush:
· Baby wipes (even if the container says flushable)
· Facial wipes
· Paper towels
· Tampons or sanitary pads
· Condoms
· Cigarettes
· Trash of any kind
· Diapers
· Cotton swabs
· Cat litter
· Medicine
· Hair
· Gum
· Food
When foreign objects are flushed, they cause not only home plumbing issues, but also issues far down the line at wastewater treatment plants. Things can stick together and block pipes and pumps, which can lead to flooding or broken pipes. It is best to throw the items away and stick to flushing toilet paper and human waste, only.
