North Battleford has sent out a news release reminding residents that the only flushable wipes that they should be flushing is toilet paper.
They warn that the flushing inappropriate items could lead to the damage of homes, neighbourhoods and the wastewater treatment system. The city is advising residents to not flush the following items and instead send them to the trash:
Adhesive bandages
Cat litter
Cigarette butts
Cotton balls and swabs
Deceased goldfish or pets
Diapers
Fabric items
Floss
Food waste
Hair
Paper towels
Pills
Tampons and applicators
Tissues or napkins
Wipes of any kind, including those that claim to be “flushable.” While toilet paper is designed to disintegrate in the sewer lines, “flushable” products are made of stronger materials than toilet paper and do not disintegrate, and get stuck in sewer lines causing sewer backups, according to the city. They advise to dispose of “flushable” products as garbage .
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