Oh, and when I replace waterpumps, if I'm not changing the coolant at
the same time, I put flat bars on each side of the hoses and clamp them
off.  I don't lose much coolant that way.

Mike

Mike Collum wrote:
> When I checked with my local waste water treatment authority they said
> to just flush it down the toilet.  This doesn't apply to septic tanks,
> though.
>
> Also, I've seen other posts that say disposal via the city's sewage
> system is acceptable.
>
> Beyond that, you could talk with an auto or truck repair facility and
> see what they do.
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> Michael Elliott wrote:
>> I'll be replacing the water pump next week. I'll end up with a bucket of
>> coolant. The storm drains around here empty directly into the ocean. I
>> don't know how sewage treatment plants do with coolant dumped into them.
>> What's the responsible way to dispose of this stuff?
>>
>> --
>> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
>> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
>> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
>> 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
>> KG6RCR
>>
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