Don't Flush That
Some days it seems like the only things going through our sewer pipes are of the non-flushable variety! When folks flush things that shouldn't be flushed, it eventually becomes a problem, whether it be for homeowners, business owners, sewer crews or wastewater treatment staff.
If you have a business, remind those who use your potties to only flush appropriate items! Download DPU's signs for stalls below.
What is safe to flush?
- Pee
- Poop
- Toilet paper
- Hopes and dreams, but we don't recommend it
What is NOT safe to flush?
- Wipes (even if they say they're flushable!)
- Paper towels
- Tampons or any kind of feminine hygiene product
- Any paper product that is not toilet paper! Toilet paper disintegrates easily in water but other types of paper do not
- Pretty much everything else
Here's a link to a song to help you remember what not to flush
Free signs for your bathrooms
Download bathroom sign 1(PDF, 284KB)
(for women's bathrooms)
Download bathroom sign 2(PDF, 131KB)
(for women's bathrooms)
Download bathroom sign 3(PDF, 284KB)
(for men's or women's bathrooms)
