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What process is used to remove chemicals from drinking water?

I live in the City of Milwaukee. I read that treated waste water is dumped into Lake Michigan which is also the city’s drinking water supply. Many harmful chemicals such as Drano go down people’s drains. How are chemicals like this removed from waste water and the drains and/or drinking water?

What’s an alternative to those harsh chemicals for a clogged drain?

Like most home owners who have a drain problem, I don’t like using chemicals in my home, but my hair clogged the shower drain before I could get a screen to stop it. Anyone know of something else that will work?

The water will not soakaway and I think the shower drain is blocked after the waste trap.

Is there a natural way to unclog my drains?

I have used a plunger, and bleach, and I would rather not go out and get a chemical draining fluid because thats even more chemicals and expensive. Is there another way i can unclog my drains?

They are all making noises when one is clogged or being used, which means they must all connect in my tiny apartment and the drain clog is in the middle of the drain. Are there any natural substances which can clear drains.

How can I clear the kitchen sink drain without using chemicals. Plunger didn’t work?

How can I clear the kitchen sink drain without using chemicals. I live by a lake and the water goes into a lagoon so I don’t want to contaminate the ground. The last thing I want to do is clear the drain and ruin the environment. The drain seems to block regularly, are there any tips?

Does Anyone Know Of A Non-Chemical Product To Clear Clogged Drains ?

We have a septic-system and I don’t like to use chemicals if I don’t have to . Are there any natural products that will clear a drain ? Its a messy job but I need the drain to be clear quickly.

Washer smells and drains spit and gurgle with laundry loads the same rotten egg smell?

When I do laundry, when the washer drains my bathroom sink spits and bathtub drain gurgles and there is a horrible rotten egg smell. This happens every time I do the weekly washing. I cut back on laundry soap and fab softener and the stench is still lingering. Have also tried the septic treatments and nothing has worked. Have tried to check the drain vents but doesn’t looked like I have clogged pipes. You can hear the gurgling outside also from the vents. What is going on with my draining system? HELP ME!