Think at the Sink

THINK at the SINK is a Resident & Business Drain Care campaign to call attention to "FROG Clogs" which can cause costly, troublesome floods, disruptive neighborhood sewer overflows, municipal water pollution control problems, and unhealthful marine life conditions.

What are FROG Clogs? This is when people use SINKS, TOILETS, or CATCH BASINS to dispose of non-dissolving items and plug-up pipes. Problem items include used cooking oil, diapers, baby or make-up wipes, paper towels, garbage, and more. Sometimes clogs are created quickly, but more often, they build up invisibly over time.

Our AIM? To change habits by ENCOURAGING PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL. You can probably figure out that only rain and snow belong in storm drains. But many don't realize only poop, pee, vomit, and toilet paper belong in toilets... and only water soluble liquids go in sinks. Sink and toilet *cleaners* are exceptions because they are specially formulated to dissolve, but guess what?! Products labeled as "Flushable" are often false advertising! That is why we urge you to THINK at the SINK.

Not sure what is soluble? WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT (i.e. put it in your garbage pail). Unless, of course, you are tossing prescription drugs, toxic chemicals, or household hazardous waste products-- which are DANGEROUS for our ecosystem, so require added CARE.

Learn more with our brochure available in English y en Español -- or request a presentation for your class, company, housing complex, or group. Visits are offered by Baker Cove Watershed Committee members. This all-volunteer task force seeks to reduce pollutants in Baker Cove and its tributaries, including Birch Plain Creek. Questions? Reach out to "Who is Listening."