300 Smith Ranch Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: 415-472-1734
Fax: 415-499-7715
Emergency Info / Sewer Overflow
What happens when you flush the toilet?
For most of us, what's out of sight is out of mind. But large numbers of sewage spills into San Francisco Bay are forcing cities, water agencies and the public to take a closer look at wastewater and its impacts on the health of the bay. QUEST investigates the causes of the spills and what's being done to prevent them.
QUEST on KQED Public Media or click to launch video link!
Very compelling and informative short video about the costs and risks of flushing sanitary wipes. Even if they say "flushable", please TOSS that wipe! This short video by KING 5 News/Seattle shows you why.
Do NOT dispose of cleaning wipes, disposable toilet scrubs detached from a plastic wand, diapers, feminine products, rags, toys and cooking grease in the toilet. This practice can cause backups into your house causing health and property damage issues. Later it will cause sanitary sewer overflows allowing sewage to enter the Bay untreated. Your toilet is not a garbage can! It costs a public agency several thousand dollars to respond to each sanitary sewer overflow.
