The City of Washington, Illinois

City of Washington, Illinois

2 days ago

This week's Fact Friday is a result of events that happened this month in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Why should those events concern us? Because we all have toilets in our home and whether you have a septic system or connected to the City's sewer system, the idea of blockages, backups, breaks, leaks or any other issue that could cause sewage to be exposed, whether in your home, your yard or in Ft. Lauderdale's instance, down the streets like a river, is gross.

Now, I do realize that major sewer lines breaking are typically not caused by what is flushed. But it does offer a great opportunity to remind our residents that damage to our wastewater treatment plant can occur and what we all can do to keep it minimal.

Unfortunately, most items deemed "flushable" should not be flushed. (Kind of like those 'Fat-Free' items that really have fat masked as something else). Items that were not meant to be flushed cause problems to your plumbing, the sewer system and harm the environment. The only items that should be flushed are toilet paper and the natural substance that is expelled from our bodies. Everything else should go in the trashcan, not the toilet.

So, to help you remember, let's sing a little song.
Here we go....
Let's start inside, (echo) and do not blush. (echo)
We'll think of things, (echo) we should not flush (echo).
The feminine products, should not go down,
They can damage the sewer system, in our town.
Little Susie's combs, and Timmy's toy blocks,
Can all be stopped, by installing a toilet lid lock.
That medicine you didn't use, goes to a take-back site, not the loo.
So please think twice, every woman and man,
To please remember, the toilet is not a trash can.

Thank you, thank you. What? Don't quit my day job? Okay, maybe song writing isn't my forte. Hopefully, my forte will be providing you helpful insights and information.

Check out all the pictures for reminders and more information.

For those fascinated with "Glad that isn't us" situations, search YouTube for Ft. Lauderdale Sewer issues. Warning - don't do it before eating.

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