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• The low consumption toilets would have had to be flushed several times before the bowl would overflow or, a problem such as a leaking flapper or, leaking fill valve can cause the bowl to overflow. You should shut off the angle stop valve located on the wall under the left side of the toilet tank to stop water...

• Common Causes of Toilet Overflows. The most common cause of a toilet overflow is a blockage within the toilet or connecting waste pipes. Once a blockage occurs, subsequent flushing will cause an overflow condition. A blockage could be the result of excessive use of toilet paper or a foreign object being flushed.

• Toilet overflows are most likely the result of either a blockage or an error in the tank float mechanism that regulates water flow. Once you've stopped the immediate overflow, consider the underlying source of the problem so that you can prevent future occurrences.

Unfortunately, there’s no way to stop the water in the tank from rushing into the bowl, so it starts overflowing. Luckily, most clogs in the bowl can be handled with a plunger. The reservoir tank is designed to hold as much water as the bowl needs to fill for the next flush.

Remove the tank lid and press down on the flapper valve (don’t worry, the water inside the tank is clean). This will prevent any more water from getting into the bowl, stopping water from overflowing over the sides. Once you’ve secured the flapper valve, lift the float that operates the tank fill valve to stop the tank from filling.

First, stop the flow of water into the toilet to minimize flood damage. Remove the tank lid and press down on the flapper valve (don’t worry, the water inside the tank is clean).

If the toilet begins to overflow immediately after a flush, it’s likely that the toilet itself is clogged. First, stop the flow of water into the toilet to minimize flood damage.