[MD-Sligo] FW: What Not to Dump in Your Drains!

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From: Jan Bailey <jlb021951 at gmail.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 6:02 AM
To: terrypowers59 at gmail.com
Subject: What Not to Dump in Your Drains!

 

What Not to Dump in Your Drains!
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Our household drains are cunning contraptions; agents of deception really.
They act as magic portals that rinse our messes away, and once we have
dispatched something down the sink or toilet, we really never think of it
again. However, there are many things that we pour down the drain that can
cause absolute mayhem in household pipes. So, for the sake of healthy
plumbing, here are some of the more common contenders for things you shouldn
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pipes.

 
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Rice and pasta absorb water over time and become much bigger than before.
Furthermore, it takes a lot of time for them to dissolve in water, which
could easily result in a clogged drain.
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People like to believe that if you break eggshells into small parts, they
won
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this is not entirely true. The small pieces can stick to one another which
can result in the formation of one huge piece over time, leading to a
clogged pipe.

 
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Flour and water will combine inside your drain to make a glue-like mixture.
This mixture will attract other waste, and a huge clog will form.
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Some people believe that medicine dissolves easily in water, so they chuck
their pills down the drain. However, in actuality, they don
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water, they contaminate the water. Water filters can clear most
microorganisms but there is no filter that can clear medicine contamination
from the water.

 
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Hair is one of the most common reasons why pipes get clogged in the
bathroom. This is especially true if you have long hair. When your hair gets
into the drain, it gets stuck inside and forms a ball which acts as a
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waste. So, the next time you clean the hair from your comb, make sure you
throw it in the trash. You should also get into the habit of brushing your
hair before taking a shower as this will help to decrease the amount of hair
in the drain.

 
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Fruits and Jars 

Even if the stickers are small, you should throw them in the trash instead
of washing them down the sink. These stickers have glue on them and are made
of materials that take a very long time to decompose.
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No matter where the building waste comes from, you should never throw it
down the drain. This goes for very small pieces and even powder-like debris.
The big chunks will form clogs and the small ones can end up on the side of
the drain and lead to some serious issues.
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They might seem innocent at first, but you should keep in mind that they are
made of latex, which never dissolves. They can also stretch very well and
get stuck inside pipes. Besides, condoms can get filled with air, or other
waste, which will lead to a serious clog that could be extremely hard to get
rid of.
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Butts

The filter in the butt is synthetic and will absorb water and expand. The
worst part is that it never dissolves. Furthermore, cigarette butts contain
harmful chemicals, like nicotine, which can contaminate the water supply.
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Products

Everyone knows that these things are designed to absorb fluids, so they can
increase in size and cause serious clogs if thrown away down the drain.
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>From Arlette

 

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