Wet Wipes are Plaguing Our New York City Sewer Systems

According to a recent article in The New York Times titled, "The Wet Wipes Box Says Flush, but the New York City Sewer System Says Don't," New York City is working to combat the destruction wets wipes in plumbing networks cause.

Wet wipes, originally used for baby care, are now growing popular with adults and becoming increasingly present in worldwide sewer systems. The problem, however, is that the box says flushable but the truth is they're indestructible. Combined with congealed grease and other sewage materials, the city is left spending an enormous amount of money mechanically collecting solid waste for disposal.

Public awareness is in the works - with the intent to spread the importance of throwing "flushable" wipes in the trash.

Are you one of the many consumers mislead by the improper labeling? Help educate others on how destructive these little guys can be. For the complete story, click here »

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