Garage & Garden ruling
Can soil and mud go down the drain?
It hardens, settles or coats. Your drain would prefer none of those verbs.
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Sink or drainNo
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Garbage disposalNo
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ToiletNo
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Septic systemNo
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Why the pipe objects
Mineral particles settle in traps and low spots, forming a dense blockage that water cannot dissolve.
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Do this instead
Let mud dry, sweep or scrape it into the trash and wash outdoor tools over a suitable vegetated area when locally permitted.
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Already did it?
Stop running water; more water may carry the material deeper. Scoop or wipe up what remains and call a plumber if a meaningful amount entered the line.