Think before you flush:

Protect your home and family from sewer backups

The Pasco County Sanitary Sewer Collection System is a network of sewer lines, manholes, and pumping stations. Many sewer line clogs are caused by residents flushing wipes, trash, hygiene products and other solids down the toilet. Hygiene and baby wipes do not dissolve like toilet paper when flushed, and are one of the leading causes of problems in the wastewater collection system.

Most clogs can be avoided. They not only have potential health risks, but also cost money for added maintenance and repairs to sewer lines and pump stations. Help avoid backups by putting items such as wipes, feminine hygiene products, family planning products, cotton balls and swabs, and cat litter in the trash.

Think before you flush and protect your home and family from sewer backups. Your sink and toilet aren’t garbage cans. Just because you can flush it, doesn’t mean you should.

For more information about what not to flush, call Pasco County Solid Waste, Environmental Compliance at 727-847-2411, ext. 2046.