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Why You Should Never Pour These 5 Things Down the Drain

A clean sink featuring a drain and a sleek water spout.The natural tendency to throw leftover liquids down the drain when cleaning up after a meal or a project is understandable. However, pouring certain materials down your drain can seriously damage your plumbing system and the environment. Harmful chemicals, in particular, can wreak havoc on your pipes and wastewater treatment, which can cause costly repairs for you and several issues for the water treatment system. So how does wastewater treatment work, and what can you do to avoid adding harmful chemicals to the wastewater in your community? Let’s take a look at these concerns and compile a list of the top 5 things you should never pour down the drain.

Why Care About Wastewater?

Wastewater is any water that has been used and is now contaminated. This can include water from your kitchen sink, bathroom sink, washing machine, and even the water that goes down the drain when you shower. Wastewater treatment is the practice of cleaning this water so that it can be reused or returned to the environment.

Wastewater treatment plays an important role because it protects our drinking water, keeps our rivers and lakes clean, and protects the environment from harmful pollutants. You immediately contributing to pollution and destruction of our water resources when you dump harmful substances down the drain.

5 Things You Should Never Pour Down the Drain

The top 5 things you should never pour down your drain are:

  1. Grease and cooking oil. The coagulation of grease and cooking oil can lead to clogs that block water flow. They may also expand inside your pipes, eventually leading to leaks and an irritated property manager. A recommended approach to dispose of grease and cooking oil is to place it into a heat-resistant container and dispose it safely.
  2. Paint. Paint can contain harmful chemicals that spoil the water and harm the ecosystem. Costly repairs may be necessary if they clog your pipes. If you have leftover paint, get in touch with your local waste management office to know how to dispose of it correctly.
  3. Household cleaners. A lot of household cleaners have hazardous chemicals that can damage your plumbing system and the environment. When you’re finished with a household cleaner, dump any leftover liquid into a container and get rid of it properly.
  4. Medication. Medication can pollute the water and harm aquatic life. It may find its way to our drinking water if we don’t dispose of appropriately. Going to a local pharmacy is the greatest option for disposing of medication.
  5. Car fluids. The pollutants found in car fluids can pose a threat to water and environmental quality. They can also damage your car if they leak into the engine or other parts of the vehicle. A recommended method to dispose of car fluids is to take them to a local garage or auto parts store for disposal.

If you want to help protect your plumbing system and the environment, follow these easy tips. Never hesitate to discard anything you are unsure of.

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