Help Keep Our Wastewater System Running Smoothly

Improper disposal of items like wipes, sanitary products, and cooking fats leads to costly blockages, wastewater overflows, and environmental harm. By sticking to the "3 P's" (poo, pee, and toilet paper) and disposing of fats and oils properly, we can protect our waterways and reduce unnecessary expenses.

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Help Keep Our Wastewater System Running Smoothly

Our wastewater system is designed to handle only sewage and toilet paper. When other items like wipes, tampons, floss, or cooking fats enter the system, they can cause severe blockages, leading to costly repairs, environmental damage, and wastewater overflows.

What to Flush:

✅ Toilet paper (breaks down easily in water)

What Not to Flush:

❌ Wipes (including 'flushable' wipes, wet wipes, baby wipes, and makeup wipes)

❌ Paper towels (these are durable and don't break down in the system)

❌ Sanitary items (tampons, pads, etc.)

What to Avoid Pouring Down the Sink:

❌ Cooking fats and oils (these combine with other waste to form fatbergs, which block pipes)

Why It Matters:

Cost of clearing blockages: Around $1,000 per incident

Cost of rewinding a burnt-out pump motor: Approximately $15,000

Cost of replacing a damaged pump: Over $30,000 each

Below are two pumps we had to replace last year with an combine cost of over $62,000!

Blockages caused by improper disposal can lead to untreated wastewater overflowing into the environment, posing a significant risk to public health and local waterways. These issues also result in unnecessary costs for ratepayers.