Clogged Pumps at San Francisco by the Bay

The Department of Public Works has been experiencing issues with a resident (or residents) of San Francisco by the Bay flushing rags. The rags are clogging up the pumps at the pump station.

Please be mindful of what is flushed in your home. When you use your toilet, shower, washing machine or dishwasher, waste water leaves your home through pipes that connect to the town sewer system. Many materials frequently flushed or poured down the drain can harm the pipes that connect to the town sewer system. Every property owner connected to the town sewer system can be a potential contributor to sewer problems, and a potential victim of those problems. Putting the wrong things down the drain can damage the sewer system, cause sewer backups in your home, and sewer releases to the environment. The only thing you should ever flush down a toilet is human waste (urine and feces) and toilet paper. Remember, products that are labeled as "flushable" are not sewer-friendly and should not be flushed. Below are photos of a recent clog in the pumps.