Be Careful What You Flush

Due to COVID-19 Americans are paying much closer attention to disinfection and sanitation in their homes and workplaces.

In turn, things that should not be flushed down toilets are entering private septic systems and municipal sewer systems, causing damage.

These waste treatment systems are designed to handle human waste and toilet paper only. Things like facial tissues, baby wipes, paper towels, gloves, and anti-bacterial wipes can damage the systems, pose potential health risks, and lead to costly repairs.

Even personal care wipes with packaging that says “flushable” and “septic-safe” aren’t really.

Flushable just means they will go down the drain. It doesn’t mean they can be handled by the treatment systems receiving them.

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