• dustyData@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Don’t flush anything that isn’t human waste.

    Toilet paper also wrecks drainage systems.

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        3 days ago

        Just because you have always done it and it doesn’t affect you, personally. Doesn’t mean it doesn’t have consequences or it is ok. Flushing toilet paper is a logistical and maintenance nightmare, and it is costing you and your neighbors exorbitant amounts of money on otherwise unnecessary extra processing.

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          3 days ago

          A large portion of my career has been in septic systems and wastewater management actually.

          It would be nice if bidets were more widespread, but fats, oils, greases, and unflushable materials like qtips, sanitary pads, condoms, and ‘flushable’ wipes are the primary concern for sanitary sewers and on-site septic systems alike.

          Toilet paper is fine. But yes, I can attest from professional experience if you and your neighbors do not have plumbed water or you’re using privies or holding tanks, limiting toilet paper usage can be beneficial.

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      2 days ago

      Yes, put all your poopy paper in a trash can so it smells up your toilet.

      If your plumbing is modern at all, TP isn’t an issue.