Why You Don't Flush Toilet Paper in Mexico - Page 3

vieve · 11-06-2007

How awful, Susie and Rick...and according to jevans article, the fact that bragging neighbor is flushing paper is truly the problem-apparently the paper creates a "paper-mache sludge!" (Gag.)
" How much time does it take to clog a filtro? Nobody knows. It depends on how big the fosa septica and filtro are, how many people are using the toiliet and how much paper or other non-biodegradable stuff they’re flushing down there. It could take three years, or five, or ten. If you don’t flush any paper, it could take fifty or more"
Who do you get to fix this- is it a plumber or the generic Maya fix-it guys?

Orcagirl · 11-06-2007

i am sorry this happened to you. I have seen this happen to others, and on a large scale unfortunately. Thankfully I've never had it happen to me. But I understand that our actions will be experienced by others so, best to just pay attention to the rule. Throw the toilet paper in the trash and not the toilet.

Daddy B · 11-06-2007

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Originally Posted by Susie Q Roo

Meanwhile, Rick has been slogging through the disgusting mess all day...

I hope he finished washing the dishes before starting his new task!!!

silvergirl · 11-06-2007

Gawd Susie, so sorry to hear about this mess.

A regular flood would be bad enough, but sewerage added to the mix is just plain horrible.

I'm so sorry for what you guys are dealing with and what is yet to come manana. Seems like anything worth something is never easy.

Best of luck for a speedy solution to this.

caramba · 11-06-2007

Yikes, what a mess.... I feel for you two. That is just nasty to have to deal with!

goddessbluez · 11-06-2007

Hey Susie, Dori here, friend of Silvergirl, soon to be a Playa newbie....and feeling absolutely AWFUL about the mess you're in, especially after you spent so much time helping Kim with her quest to get me to the awesome beach at Tulum (sp)?

Sending GOOD thoughts and vibes for a speedy resolution to your dilemma!

**Susie Q Roo** · 11-06-2007

Thanks, everyone. Well, new pipe came in to repair the ones they punched through to find the blockage.

Repairs were made, flow seems to be reestablished and the holes in the ground are all filled in. Keep your fingers crossed that this is over and done with for good. Still have cleanup to do in the palapa, but didn't want to do much more until we were sure it was over. Tomorrow will tell.

We cleaned ourselves up after all this tonight and went in town for the peep meet. Kinda needed to get away from the smell.

Tommygurl · 11-06-2007

I wish I could bring you my pressure washer.........

Seakony · 11-07-2007

after reading that article.. I understand the process now. Hope your problems are over and done with.
(I just lost my appetite for strawberries)

jevans · 11-07-2007

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Originally Posted by Seakony

after reading that article.. I understand the process now. Hope your problems are over and done with.
(I just lost my appetite for strawberries)

my strawberries ALWAYS grow better in the leach field. so do the zukes and tomatoes.

MartyC · 11-07-2007

All I can say is oh crap! Sorry to hear about your problem.

farmgirl · 11-07-2007

Not being the Playa or Mexico expert that most of you are, I didn't realize that this was a problem!

I know the odd washroom that had a sign not to flush the toilet paper, I followed the rules, but sorry to say I flushed it everywhere else!! Ris, as for the garbage by the toilet, we have that here in Canada so that to me wouldn't be an indicator. Now I know, will not flush the tp if we ever get back to paradise!!

Skiptown · 11-07-2007

So how have you delt with the inconsiderate neighbor? I would think that for very little money you could have someone explain things to him in a way that he would never do it again.Otherwise you are just solving the problem and not the issue.

Mikey · 11-07-2007

Maybe you can check out somehting like Bio Safe One or something that you can put in the tank to help eat up all the nasty and keep it as clean as possible.........When your coming up with new names for the place I am sure you want to stay away from Pallapa De Caca.....Good Luck......

Seakony · 11-07-2007

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Originally Posted by Mikey

.........When your coming up with new names for the place I am sure you want to stay away from Pallapa De Caca.....Good Luck......

that is just so wrong! but funny!

11-06-2007	#31 (permalink)
vieve reposado Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,406	How awful, Susie and Rick...and according to jevans article, the fact that bragging neighbor is flushing paper is truly the problem-apparently the paper creates a "paper-mache sludge!" (Gag.) " How much time does it take to clog a filtro? Nobody knows. It depends on how big the fosa septica and filtro are, how many people are using the toiliet and how much paper or other non-biodegradable stuff they’re flushing down there. It could take three years, or five, or ten. If you don’t flush any paper, it could take fifty or more" Who do you get to fix this- is it a plumber or the generic Maya fix-it guys?

11-06-2007	#32 (permalink)
Orcagirl beachaholic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Victoria, Toronto, Playa, Sacbe Posts: 314	i am sorry this happened to you. I have seen this happen to others, and on a large scale unfortunately. Thankfully I've never had it happen to me. But I understand that our actions will be experienced by others so, best to just pay attention to the rule. Throw the toilet paper in the trash and not the toilet.

11-06-2007	#34 (permalink)
silvergirl añejo Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,948	Gawd Susie, so sorry to hear about this mess. A regular flood would be bad enough, but sewerage added to the mix is just plain horrible. I'm so sorry for what you guys are dealing with and what is yet to come manana. Seems like anything worth something is never easy. Best of luck for a speedy solution to this.

11-06-2007	#35 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,644	Yikes, what a mess.... I feel for you two. That is just nasty to have to deal with!

11-06-2007	#36 (permalink)
goddessbluez toe in water Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New England Posts: 59	Hey Susie, Dori here, friend of Silvergirl, soon to be a Playa newbie....and feeling absolutely AWFUL about the mess you're in, especially after you spent so much time helping Kim with her quest to get me to the awesome beach at Tulum (sp)? Sending GOOD thoughts and vibes for a speedy resolution to your dilemma!

11-06-2007	#37 (permalink)
Susie Q Roo Critter Magnet Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 16,086	Thanks, everyone. Well, new pipe came in to repair the ones they punched through to find the blockage. Repairs were made, flow seems to be reestablished and the holes in the ground are all filled in. Keep your fingers crossed that this is over and done with for good. Still have cleanup to do in the palapa, but didn't want to do much more until we were sure it was over. Tomorrow will tell. We cleaned ourselves up after all this tonight and went in town for the peep meet. Kinda needed to get away from the smell.

11-06-2007	#38 (permalink)
Tommygurl crab killer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I am Canadian!! Posts: 15,165	I wish I could bring you my pressure washer.........

11-07-2007	#39 (permalink)
Seakony añejo Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 16,152	after reading that article.. I understand the process now. Hope your problems are over and done with. (I just lost my appetite for strawberries)

11-07-2007	#41 (permalink)
MartyC reposado Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 1,039	All I can say is oh crap! Sorry to hear about your problem.

11-07-2007	#42 (permalink)
farmgirl reposado Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,475	Not being the Playa or Mexico expert that most of you are, I didn't realize that this was a problem! I know the odd washroom that had a sign not to flush the toilet paper, I followed the rules, but sorry to say I flushed it everywhere else!! Ris, as for the garbage by the toilet, we have that here in Canada so that to me wouldn't be an indicator. Now I know, will not flush the tp if we ever get back to paradise!!

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11-07-2007	#43 (permalink)
Skiptown añejo Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where the Columbia and Snake Meet Posts: 4,565	So how have you delt with the inconsiderate neighbor? I would think that for very little money you could have someone explain things to him in a way that he would never do it again.Otherwise you are just solving the problem and not the issue.

11-07-2007	#44 (permalink)
Mikey he likes it! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 27,429	Maybe you can check out somehting like Bio Safe One or something that you can put in the tank to help eat up all the nasty and keep it as clean as possible.........When your coming up with new names for the place I am sure you want to stay away from Pallapa De Caca.....Good Luck......