Dear Unit Owners & Residents,
Recently the emergency on-call staff has reported an increase in emergency calls relating to blockages in building main drain systems. Due to the evolving coronavirus preventive protocols, more residents are working from home and regularly using disinfectant wipes and products. Resident cooperation is needed to maintain these common drain systems. Residents should be advised that if a blockage or backup occurs in the building, delays in repair of the drain system are likely.
Here’s how you can help
Three materials can safely be flushed down your toilet: human waste, wastewater, and toilet paper. Other items can clog waste drain lines, causing the system to back up or overflow, and can damage system. Please dispose of such items in the trash. DO NOT flush these items:
- Diapers
- Baby or cleaning wipes
- Paper towels
- Tissues
- Rags and towels
- Cotton swabs
- Syringes
- Food or food wrappers
- Clothing labels
- Cleaning sponges
- Kitty litter*
- Cigarette butt
- Feminine products
- Hair
- Underwear
- Disposable toilet brushes
- Rubber items such as latex gloves
* Even if the label reads “flushable,” you are still safer and more environmentally correct to place these items in the trash.
If you have any questions about proper use of the building drain systems, please contact our office at (617) 354-6480. Thank you.