Now you've had your blocked drain cleared or replaced there are some important things you should know to help minimise the likelihood of it blocking up again. Below are a few recommendations to keeping your drains:
Should you be having renovations done on your own property ensure they cover all exposed pipes so no debris falls down the pipes causing a blocked drain.
Keep drains and sinks free from hair - put it in the bin
Don't flush sanitary items, nappies or baby wipes down a drain
Use sink strainers in your kitchen
No fats, oils or food scraps ought to be washed down the drain
Be cautious of clip on toilet fresheners that may fall off and become flushed down the bathroom .
And yes while children think it is interesting to view a toy disappear down a 'waterfall' of water, objects being flushed down the bathroom . may also cause blocked drains.
Did https://www.tcmdraincare.co.uk/ know 75% of sewage overflows are a result of tree roots blocking drains? With tree roots growing about one and a half times the length of the adult plants branches you can reduce the potential for blocked drains by planting trees as far away from your sewer lines as possible.
Your sewer lines are available by clicking on this Sydney Water link to Quick Check where you could obtain a copy of one's property's drainage diagram. http://sydneywater.com.au/BuildingDeveloping/QuickCheck/QuickCheckAgents.cfm
Here are the issue species in accordance with Sydney Water