Flush Responsibly Whether your household wastewater goes to the local sewage treatment plant or a septic system, here are a few things that should never be flushed down the toilet or poured down the drain: Xdoggers (these items can clog pipes and cause sewage backups) Disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products, and grease. X Household Hazardous Wastes Gasoline, oil, antifreeze, pesticides, fertilizers, and paint. (unless the treatment system is designed to handle these wastes, they can interfere with the treatment process and result in the release of pollutants into the environment) For more information, contact the US Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov or Clean Water starts at Hi me ------- |