Why Brazilians should not flush toilet paper down the drain

g1.globo.com (Portuguese)

In Brazil, throwing toilet paper in the toilet is discouraged due to plumbing and infrastructure issues. This practice risks causing clogs in older pipes and treatment plants. Brazilian toilet paper often lacks the necessary disintegration properties, and narrower pipes exacerbate the problem. Unlike in some other countries, Brazil's sewage systems and toilet paper manufacturing standards make flushing toilet paper unsafe for most homes.


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