Gone and forgotten. That is what most people think when they flush their household loo and say goodbye to whatever they have disposed of.
But it's hoped a new Australian standard will cut confusion around what can and cannot go down the drain, avoiding costly plumbing work. Urban Utilities, which runs much of south-east Queensland's wastewater treatment, ran extensive trials with manufacturers and worked with Standards Australia to create the benchmark which was needed to achieve the national standard.
"The standard outlines clear testing criteria manufacturers need to meet to carry the new label which covers the 'flushability' of a wide range of disposable products including tampons, paper towels and even kitty litter."Urban Utilities spokesperson Anna Hartley said utilities around Australia expend substantial money and time in removing blockages from networks.
4 Ps,you forgot the liberal party.
Last Sat we got rid of the ultimate fatberg.