It is commonly known that tree root intrusion into the sewer line can clog it. Besides that flood conditions can also cause considerable damage to your sewer line. But have you ever thought about toilet paper clogging your sewer line? It can happen, especially if a someone flushes a foreign object down the toilet. The old sewer pipes are generally narrower in size and could face such issues with clogging.
A clogged and overflowing toilet is not a good sight as it has consequences for your health if it is not fixed in time. Toilet papers of various categories are available in the market; some are extremely strong whereas some are soft. It would be advisable to use soft toilet paper, which does not fall into pieces once you start to use it but dissolves quickly into the water. A number of papers which are considered to be soft do not dissolve in the water fast enough.
Less use of paper in toilet could effectively prevent clogging in the sewer line. Do your own research and find out which toilet paper is good for your plumbing system. You should regularly clean and maintain your sewer system to avoid problems.
Excessive exposure to sewage as a result of sewage backup could lead to diseases such as gastroenteritis, hepatitis, abdominal cramping, diarrhea and ulcer. Additional health dangers include fatal liver, skin and eye irritation. Children should never be exposed to sewage as health problems multiply for them with exposure to sewage contaminated water. Sewage backup is one of the worst plumbing problem anyone can imagine.
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