Question

Why disposal of tea leaves, food remains should not be discarded into drain pipes ?

Answer 1

Answer:

When we dispose domestic/kitchen waste like tea leaves or food remains into the drain pipes... it can clog it hence the disposal of tea leaves, food remains should not be discarded into drain pipes.

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) We should not throw used tea leaves into sink because it may choke the drain-pipe of the sink.

(b) We should not throw cooking oil and fats down the drain as it can harden and block the drain-pipes. Given below is a jumbled sequence of the processes involved in a wastewater treatment plant.