Washington Monument for kids. Chester Arthur was the 21st American President who served in office from September 19, 1881 to March 4, 1885. One of the important events during his presidency was the dedication of the Washington Monument on February 21, 1885.
The flapper is a round rubber seal that stops water from draining from the tank and into the toilet bowl. When you flush the toilet, the chain pulls the flapper up so fresh water can fill the bowl. Problems with the flapper are among the most common causes of a running toilet.
Water tank malfunctions can cause similar flooding with water that is usually less contaminated. Toilet tanks are designed to stop filling the tank and bowl with water when a designated volume is reached.