The toilet paper drought is leading to costly drain blockages in Victorian sewers. Water and waste services provider Coliban Water said on Tuesday the flushing of toilet paper alternatives is creating waste water spills of up to 20,000 litres. Supermarkets across Australia have sold out of toilet paper as people panic buy amid the coronavirus. The company reminds customers 'only the three Ps can be flushed; pee, poo and toilet paper.' Last month, a woman had a $16,000 plumbing bill to repair her private pipes after she flushed wet wipes - and facial tissues down the toilet.

Source: Daily Mail March 17, 2020 01:20 UTC