Are there normal household products that should not be flushed down the drain?

Yes. You should always place diapers, tampons, rags, towels and napkins in the trash. These items can clog your indoor plumbing, cause overflows outside your home and add to the cost of treatment.

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1. Who do I call if I have a sewer backup?
2. Who do I call about odor problems?
3. I saw a truck dumping into one of your manholes, is this legal?
4. How do I determine if the backup is a City problem or a plumbing problem of my own?
5. Can I tour the Water Reclamation Facility?
6. How do I request an (as-built) drawing, sketch, and or pictures of my side sewer?
7. Are there normal household products that should not be flushed down the drain?
8. How do I dispose of grease?
9. How do sewer trucks and trailers un-clog and clean sewer mains?
10. How often is the sewer system cleaned?
11. Where can I get a copy of the Arlington Design and Construction Standards?
12. What will it cost me to connect to water and/or sewer? How much are your water and sewer connection fees?
13. What do I have to do to connect to city water and sewer utilities?
14. How do I schedule an inspection?