NOTIFICATIONS

To Flush or Not To Flush

Did you know that 99% of our pump station clogs are caused by items flushed down the drain?

Flushing the wrong items can also clog your pipes, leading to messy back-ups and costly repairs. Items that should never be flushed include baby wipes, Q-tips™*, diapers, cloths, paper towels, feminine products, facial tissues, cotton balls, dental floss, hair, and - flushable wipes (WHICH ARE NOT FLUSHABLE!).

In addition, avoid flushing medications or potentially hazardous household materials (paint and harsh cleaning products, for example).

What can you flush?

Remember the three Ps:
Pee, Poop, and (Toilet) Paper.

When in doubt, throw it out, and don't flush it.

FAQs

  • Visit our contact page to contact LWSD.

  • DOS AND DON’TS

    This is a partial list of items that should not be introduced into the sewer system.

    Cooking oil or bacon grease

    Kleenex or tissue of any kind

    Glass

    Metal

    Seafood shells

    Aquarium stone

    Diapers

    Kitty litter

    Socks

    Rags or cloth of any kind

    Plastic objects (toys, utensils, etc.)

    Sanitary napkins or tampons

    Flushable wipes

    Baby wipes

    In addition never introduce explosives, flammables, lubricating oil or grease of any kind, or strong chemicals. Keep in mind that the District pays for equipment failures; however, the homeowners may be responsible for costs of repair due to negligence or abuse.