Please Protect Your Pipes: Don't Flush Wipes
Acting Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director, Matthew W. Garbark, today reminded citizens not to flush items down the toilet that do not belong there. "I realize that we are especially concerned about disinfection and proper disposal of used facial tissues. That is admirable. But disinfectant wipes, tissues, paper towels and 'flushable wipes' DO NOT belong in the toilet.”
Never use so-called flushable wipes because they may be flushable but they do no dissolve like toilet tissue. They are items which have helped to form fatbergs which have caused major, expensive, sewer backups in Baltimore and throughout the world.
Please dispose of cleaning items, wipes, paper towels, rags, etc. in a trash container. Using a plastic bag liner and occasional disinfectant spray is also helpful.
In addition, please continue to keep FOG – Fats, Oils, and Grease out of your drains. Let these items cool, and dispose of them in the trash with paper towels. You may also place grease and used oils in an old metal can with a lid.
By taking these steps, we can prevent sewer blockages, overflows, and expensive plumbing bills for you.
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CONTACT: 410-545-6541
Kurt Kocher - Kurt.Kocher@Baltimorecity.gov
Jennifer Combs - Jennifer.Combs@Baltimorecity.gov
After hours, weekends, or holidays please call 410-396-3100 for the duty officer.
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works supports the health, environment, and economy of our City and region by cleaning our neighborhoods and waterways and providing its customers with safe drinking water and sustainable energy practices.
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