Is it safe to flush toilets during severe flooding?
Is it safe to flush toilets during severe flooding?
(WFLA/WRIC) — As Hurricane Ian brings catastrophic flooding in several U.S. areas, those impacted may find themselves asking, “Can I flush my toilet?”
The answer depends on how your community plumbing system works, according to Lou Hidalgo, owner of Master & Sons Plumbing in Richmond, Virginia. Hidalgo said massive rainfall places pressure on city storm and sewer systems. If those systems become…