Residents of Lubbock, Texas, may have experienced plumbing issues at home once or twice. This is nothing new, as cities across the state often suffer similar issues. It’s basically a fact of life that you will occasionally have to contact a plumber.
Well, thanks to the City of Lubbock website, we can see some tips on reducing the amount of times we call a plumber by keeping our pipes clean year-round.
How Plumbing Works in Lubbock, TX
You can think of plumbing as you would your own arteries. There is a system of tubes transporting liquids to and fro, and some additives are harmful and can plug up these tubes.
Products like fats , oils , and grease from cooking oil or salad dressing can impede the flow in your house’s plumbing. It’s always best to avoid flushing these things down toilets.
What Not to Flush Down Drains in Lubbock
Certain medicines, cleaning products, paints, and pesticides should not be put down any drain or toilet. Not only can they cause potential damage to your pipes, they could also pose as a hazard to your water quality…