Is it possible to flush soup down the toilet? Remember for life – Lifestyle

Many of us are accustomed to recycling toilet food waste, but you shouldn't do this. Soup is one of the most popular dishes, the remains of which are sent down the drain, Sports.kz reports with reference to Glavred.info.

Organic matter is one of the leading causes of clogged drains, which means there's no place for leftover tomato salad or chicken broth in the sink or toilet.

Why shouldn't food waste be thrown down the toilet?

Excess organic matter in wastewater slows down its flow, causes rotting and even disrupts the operation of sewage treatment plants – microorganisms living in active sewage sludge cannot “cope” with food residues. As a result, untreated water ends up in water bodies.

Food waste needs to be sorted:

the liquid part can be poured into the toilet;

fat – in the trash or for recycling;

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