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The most common complaint made to the Utilities Division about the sewer system is of sewer backups. Most backups may be prevented by not flushing certain materials down toilets and sinks. The following items may cause an immediate backup, therefore, do not flush these items.
Although the above are materials that may cause a sewer backup immediately, some materials will gradually reduce the service quality of your sewer system and eventually lead to a sewer backup, therefore, do not flush these items.
Finally, never flush flammable liquids, toxic chemicals, hypodermic needles or other products, which may endanger public health or sewer workers.