What Not To Flush
Pouring grease down your drain can cause serious
problems to the pipes in your house and to our
sewer lines.
When you pour oil and grease down the drain it
sticks to the sewer pipes and the buildup restricts
the water flow which can cause blockages and
backups into your house.
Here are a few tips to keep the sewer lines fat free!
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Collect the leftover cooking oil and grease in a
can and once it hardens, throw it in the
garbage.
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Throw meat and greasy food scraps in the
trash, not the garbage disposal.
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Wipe out pots and pans with a paper towel to
remove grease or left over cooking residue.
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Scrape food waste into the garbage.
Sewer
Updated: 04/14/2023
Even if a product claims to be disposable, it may still be harmful
to the pipes in your house and our sewer lines. Sewer lines are
not a waste disposal unit, they are only designed to handle
human waste and toilet paper. Instead of flushing questionable
items, put them in a bag and throw them in the garbage.
Flushing the wrong items may cause backups in your home.
Click here for more information.
Here are some examples of items that should not be flushed:
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Disposable diapers
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Feminine hygiene products
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Cotton balls or swabs
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Wipes of any kind (HUGE problem)
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Condoms
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Facial tissues
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Bandages or dental floss/items
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Razors and blades
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Medicines of any kind
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Syringes and needles: contact your local doctor or hospital
to find out how to properly dispose of them.
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Automotive fluids, paint, solvents, sealants, and thinners
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Poisons and hazardous materials
Emergencies
If you are experiencing a sewer
back up please call our office at:
440-279-1970
or if it is after office hours
please call the 24/7 line at:
(440) 286-7292
(877) 902-2359
If you do experience a backup, call the emergency number(s)
below. Homeowners should contact their insurance company if
there are damages or costs associated with sewer backups. If
the homeowner’s insurance company requires the Geauga
County insurance information, please have them contact our
office.
Director: Steven Oluic, PhD
This department reports to the County Commissioners
James W. Dvorak, Timothy C. Lennon, Ralph Spidalieri
Geauga County Water Resources
This public utility is an equal opportunity provider
Location of Water / Sewer Lines:
Dial 811
Hours:
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Service Counter: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Questions / Billing
info@gcdwr.org
billing@gcdwr.org
Phone Numbers
Phone: (440) 279-1970
Fax: (440) 285-9549
Address
12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 390
Chardon, Ohio 44024