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Save the Pipes Don't Flush Wipes

Save the Pipes Don't Flush Wipes or anything other than toilet paper.

Sewer backups are:

  • Gross
  • Unhealthy
  • Costly
  • Harmful to rivers and lakes

Did you know?

  • Most sewer spills are preventable and are the result of misuse of the sewer system
  • Flushed baby wipes and other items cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage each year
  • Flushing anything other than human waste and toilet paper down the toilet can damage household plumbing, the environment, and the wastewater system
OK to Flush NOT OK to Flush
Human Waste Baby Wipes (including "flushable" wipes)
Toilet Paper Paper Towels
Cotton Swabs
Tampons/Pads
Condoms
Tissue
Dental Floss
Cleaning Pads/Wipes
Medication

Flushable wipes aren't flushable!

Test after test proves that "flushable" wipes don't break down in the sewer.