How to Prevent Clogged Toilets & Effluent Pumps

To prevent toilets & effluent pumps from clogging, only flush items that are actually flushable such as human waste and toilet paper. You should also only flush small amounts at a time.

Some items claim to be flushable but may still cause clogs! To determine if things like your baby wipes or feminine hygiene products are flushable you can leave them in a bowl of water for an hour or so and see if they disintegrate. If not, they shouldn't go down the toilet! Your safest bet is to avoid flushing them anyway!

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