The Dirty Dozen

Dirty dozen

At UKDN Waterflow, we’ve put together our Drainage Dirty Dozen so that you know how to keep your drainage systems — at work and at home — happy and healthy.

We’ve even created a downloadable poster which you can print and display to help spread awareness about good drainage practices. Click here to download your free printable Dirty Dozen poster.

So, what’s in the Drainage Dirty Dozen?

  1. All wet wipes
  2. Nappies and pads
  3. Tampons, applicators and wrappers
  4. Sanitary products
  5. Fats, oils and grease
  6. Dental floss
  7. Cotton buds
  8. Hair
  9. Bandages and plasters
  10. Condoms
  11. Medicines and syringes*
  12. Razor blades
*These should be taken to your local pharmacy or heath authority for safe disposal

Dirty Dozen Poster

Click here to download a printable version of our Dirty Dozen poster.