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Not only can these items clog sewage systems, they can also cause damage to the Capital Regional DistrictB次元官网网址檚 wastewater treatment facilities, built to process only the Three Ps: pee, poo and toilet paper.

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In the community, blockages stemming from inappropriately flushed materials can also cause overflows of raw sewage into local rivers and lakes.

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With the increased use of products inappropriately marked as B次元官网网址渇lushable,B次元官网网址� what goes down the toilet is more important than ever, Harris says, noting that unlike toilet paper, which is designed to break down quickly once wet, wipes are designed to hold together.

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Common culprits on the unflushable list are:

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