A survey conducted by TasWater has revealed some interesting and fun facts about Tasmanians’ toilet habits.

According to the survey, 19.8 per cent of Tasmanians have dropped their phones in the toilet, while 7.8 per cent have dropped their jewellery, 6.3 per cent their keys and 1.4 per cent their toothbrush.

The survey also found that scrolling through social media while on the toilet has overtaken reading a book, newspaper or magazine as a favorite activity, but contemplating “the mysteries of the universe » remains in the lead with 47%.

When it comes to toilet paper preferences, 74 per cent of Tasmanians fold rather than crumple it, which is in line with the national average.

39% of Tasmanians say they close the lid before flushing, while fleshless toilets remain Tasmanians’ “biggest toilet pet peeve”.

Callan Paske, TasWater’s communications and engagement manager, said the company had “seen just about everything that went down the toilet” and was surprised by the number of prostheses found at water stations. purification.

“Tasmanians should be aware of the 3Ps, pee, poo and paper and those are the only things that go down the toilet,” Paske said.

The company encourages people to think before they flush, saying sanitary items like wet wipes and cotton swabs flushed down toilets cause “hundreds of thousands of dollars” in damage to critical infrastructure every year.

“These foreign bodies in the sewer system can also present a challenge to ensuring we keep raw sewage out of our precious environment,” Paske said.

“Wet wipes and other items can also block and damage pipes on the customer’s side, causing damage to their home. »

TasWater says it is investing $1.9 billion in its network over the next five years to ensure it can continue to provide water and sanitation services to a growing state.