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Be Careful What You Flush

~ Author

Don’t Flush Your Money Down The Toilet: How To Avoid Major Plumbing Problems.

From The December 2018 Newsletter

The 115 Building experienced a serious plumbing backup recently, and unfortunately, it was due to items being flushed down toilets and sinks that our 1964 plumbing cannot handle. These items include but are not limited to tampons, sanitary napkins, babyƒpersonalƒ antibacterial wipes, disposable diapers, paper towels, tissue other than toilet tissue, and food waste. Even if a product is marked “flushable,” it is not.

Owners and residents should discard these items ONLY in trash. If a plumbing backup is associated with a specific unit and a plumber is called by management, the owner will be billed. And, everyone shares costs in maintenance fees and inconvenience for building-wide plumbing repairs.

Don’t Flush Your Money Down The Drain

~ Author

Maintenance Tips

If you’re an owner in Parkview Commons, you are part of Parkview Commons Condo Association. You also share in its responsibilities and operating costs.

The association currently pays the water and sewer bills. If there is a toilet running or leak in your unit, you could be flushing association dollars down the drain – which is ultimately your money.

A simple inspection of your unit could help control the cost of water.

One of the most common plumbing problems that result in water waste stems from toilets with bad seals or fill valves (often called Fluidmasters). Running toilets can easily be overlooked as the leaks are often quiet and generally out of sight or difficult to see. A leaking or running toilet can waste hundreds of gallons in a very short time. These problems, if not repaired, can also cause considerable damage to your unit and any unit below.

Have a qualified person or plumber check and inspect the toilet in your unit.