Hey, Winder! Toilet Do's and Don'ts: Maintaining a Healthy and Functional Plumbing System

Unflushable Truth: Wipes Survive, Systems Suffer. #SepticRealities

What Can & Can’t Be Flushed? Avoid Costly Plumbing & Septic Issues!

Your toilet may seem like a convenient disposal method, but flushing the wrong items can lead to clogged pipes, expensive plumbing repairs, and even septic system failure. To keep your home’s plumbing running smoothly, here’s what belongs in your toilet—and what doesn’t!

What You CAN Flush

These are the ONLY things safe for your plumbing and septic system:

- Toilet Paper: Specifically designed to break down quickly and prevent blockages.

- Human Waste: Your toilet is built to handle only human waste and toilet paper.

- Septic-Safe Products: If a product is labeled septic-safe, it’s been tested for quick breakdown without harming your system.

What You Should NEVER Flush

Flushing these items can lead to serious plumbing damage, costly septic repairs, and environmental hazards:

- "Flushable" Wet Wipes – Despite the label, these do not break down like toilet paper and can create major blockages.

- Feminine Hygiene Products – Tampons, pads, and liners expand in water and cause clogs that can damage pipes.

- Paper Towels & Facial Tissues – These absorbent materials do not dissolve like toilet paper.

- Cotton Swabs & Dental Floss – They can tangle in pipes and create severe blockages.

- Medication – Flushing medicine contaminates water supplies and harms aquatic life. Dispose of it properly.

- Grease & Oils – These solidify in pipes, leading to stubborn blockages.

Why It Matters

- Avoid Expensive Repairs – Clogged pipes and septic backups can lead to costly emergency plumbing calls.

- Protect the Environment – Items flushed down the toilet can pollute water sources and harm marine life.

- Maintain a Healthy Septic System – Proper disposal helps your septic system last longer and operate efficiently.

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Additional Resources & Proper Disposal Tips

- EPA Guide to Proper Waste Disposal: What Not to Flush (https://www.epa.gov/septic)

- Georgia Department of Environmental Protection: Septic System Care (https://dph.georgia.gov/septic)

- FDA Safe Medication Disposal: How to Dispose of Medications Safely (https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/where-and-how-dispose-unused-medicines)