Brits have been warned to be mindful when flushing, as a little-known law could result in an expensive repair bill and potentially lead to legal action. Experts have also issued a reminder about the easiest way to eliminate this problem .

According to the Water Industry Act (1991), people who are convicted of this crime could be sentenced to a maximum of two years behind bars . Section 111 of the law states that people should not dump anything into a sewer or drain that is "likely to injure [or] interfere with the free flow."

Whilst conviction for this kind of act is rare, serious blockages found to have originated near your home may be investigated and could lead to an "unlimited fine" as part of any punishment. Jail time is usually reserved for the most serious cases, but

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