East Amwell Township Board of Health

PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE

COVID 19 (aka Corona virus) information, resources and updates can be found at:

NJ Dept of Health https://covid19.nj.gov/ 

Call (General COVID-19 Questions): 2-1-1 (7a-11p) *
Call (Clinical Questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7) *
Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts

* The call centers are not able to diagnose individuals, provide testing appointments or results, or give specific medical recommendations. Callers who need medical advice should contact their healthcare provider.

Hunterdon County Health Department

http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/coronavirus.html

Hunterdon Healthcare COVID-19 Hotline: 908-788-6440 (8a - 8p)

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) NEEDED!
Click HERE to find out how you can help!!

SPECIAL ADVISORY

Please be mindful – DO NOT flush disposable wipes down your toilet
They can clog your sewage lines and septic system fields, requiring expensive repair!

A New York Times article warns that “Americans Coping With the Coronavirus Are Clogging Toilets” due to disinfectant wipes and paper items other than toilet paper being flushed. From the article: “Flushable wipes are not truly flushable,” said Jim Bunsey, chief operating officer of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. “They might go down the drain, but they do not break up like regular toilet paper.” 

Even facial tissues can clog a toilet unless used in small amounts. Hashtag #WipesClogPipes.