Flushable Wipes Aren't That Flushable

"How convenient!" consumers think. "A soft and effective wipe that I can throw down my toilet just like toilet paper." The truth? These 'flushable' wipes that have been on the market for years are actually clogging up septic systems everywhere. 

As sales accelerate, so do the number of clogs in our world's sewer system. According to Bloomberg, "the hygiene fad costs governments millions of dollars a year." 

The moral of the story? Not everything that clears your toilet is truly flushable and not every product advertised as flushable actually is. Using greater precaution and thinking twice before putting things down the drain might save our city, with the largest U.S. sewer system, up to $18 million dollars over the next few years. 

Read more about these flush-defying wipes on Bloomberg. 

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