only flush pee, poo and toilet tissue down your toilet! everything else should go into the trash.
clogs will cause the sewer to back up in your home or city sewer system. whatever you flush down the toilet does impact the environment.
Wipes and Grease clog drains throw them in trash!
the two biggest causes of sewer clogs are "flushable wipes' (which are not), and fats, oil and grease (FOG).
Unlike toilet tissue, flushable wipes stay intact and builds into massive clogs that jam pumps and block pipes.
Grease cools as it travels through pipes. Overtime, the accumulation of grease blocks pipes, and other fatty substances cause clogs, so dispose of all fats, oils, and grease in trash, not down drain.
Medications
wastewater treatment plants aren't designed to remove pharmaceuticals.
keep them out of the environment by disposing of old medications in the trash. And take precautions recommended by the FDA.
DO NOT FLUSH
clogs will cause the sewer to back up in your home or city sewer system. whatever you flush down the toilet does impact the environment.
Wipes and Grease clog drains throw them in trash!
the two biggest causes of sewer clogs are "flushable wipes' (which are not), and fats, oil and grease (FOG).
Unlike toilet tissue, flushable wipes stay intact and builds into massive clogs that jam pumps and block pipes.
Grease cools as it travels through pipes. Overtime, the accumulation of grease blocks pipes, and other fatty substances cause clogs, so dispose of all fats, oils, and grease in trash, not down drain.
Medications
wastewater treatment plants aren't designed to remove pharmaceuticals.
keep them out of the environment by disposing of old medications in the trash. And take precautions recommended by the FDA.
DO NOT FLUSH
- Wipes (even labeled "flushable'')
- Any plastic
- Aquarium gravel or cat litter
- Cigareete butts
- Disposable toilet brushes
- Grease or oil
- Medications
- Paper towels, rags, and dust towels
- Tampons and sanitary napkins
Frozen pipes
When temperatures dip below freezing, exposed water pipes and fixtures are at risk freezing.
Depending on the type of pipes you have, the expansion that occurs when water freezes can cause pipes to break.
Depending on the type of pipes you have, the expansion that occurs when water freezes can cause pipes to break.
Tips to protect your plumbing in winter!
Disconnect hoses from outdoor spigots. It's also a good idea to insulate spigot with a cover.
Insulate exposed pipes and back flow preventoers. Wrap them with towels or blankets, or buy foam pipe insulation at hardware store. Wrap back flow preventers in plastic or buy cover.
Leave faucet dripping. Let an indoor faucet drip overnight. This is ideal for older homes with a crawl space and uninsulated pipes.
Flowing water is less likely to freeze. If you have a two story home, let a faucet on the first floor drip. Make sure the drain isn't clog and remember to turn off the water in morning.
Insulate exposed pipes and back flow preventoers. Wrap them with towels or blankets, or buy foam pipe insulation at hardware store. Wrap back flow preventers in plastic or buy cover.
Leave faucet dripping. Let an indoor faucet drip overnight. This is ideal for older homes with a crawl space and uninsulated pipes.
Flowing water is less likely to freeze. If you have a two story home, let a faucet on the first floor drip. Make sure the drain isn't clog and remember to turn off the water in morning.
Locate shut-off Valve
Know where your homes water shut off valve is and how to use it. For most single family homes, its located in the ground near your outdoor spigot, in line with your water meter.
Its important to keep the shut off valve clear of overgrowth and easy to access. In the event of a pipe break or other water leaking your home, you can use this valve to turn off the water supply, which will prevent waster damage.
Its important to keep the shut off valve clear of overgrowth and easy to access. In the event of a pipe break or other water leaking your home, you can use this valve to turn off the water supply, which will prevent waster damage.
Discovering frozen pipes!
During extremely cold weather, if you have little to no water flow when you turn on the faucet, your pipes may be frozen.
Frozen pipes will thaw as daytime temperatures rise, but keep the following in mind:
Frozen pipes will thaw as daytime temperatures rise, but keep the following in mind:
- If you are going to be at home, open a faucet and wait until water begins flowing again. Listen for leaks, water expands when it freezes, which can cause leaks in pipe. If you discover a leak, turnoff water supply to your home at the main shut off valve and contact DRAIN PLUMBER
- If you are planning to leave your home, turn off your water supply at the main shut off valve. This will prevent water damage from potential leaks in your plumbing. If you have a leak, contact DRAIN PLUMBER
Foul odor - smelly sink
if you smell a funny odor or gassy scent coming from drain area in basement or by washer unit, it is very likely the floor drain p trap is dry. Simply pour a few gallons of water to flush out debris or build up inside drain. If odor still continues after doing so call Drain Plumber sewer line may be backing up.
Does your garbage disposal smell? Here is a simple solution. Run hot water in the kitchen sink and turn on the garbage disposal. Add Dawn dish soap (Dawn breaks up grease) while the water and disposal are running, not too much soap a little goes a long way. Repeat as needed. Always run water when the garbage disposal is running.
Does your garbage disposal smell? Here is a simple solution. Run hot water in the kitchen sink and turn on the garbage disposal. Add Dawn dish soap (Dawn breaks up grease) while the water and disposal are running, not too much soap a little goes a long way. Repeat as needed. Always run water when the garbage disposal is running.