Flushable Wipes Sewer Problems
Summary
Those wipes labeled 'flushable' aren't breaking down like toilet paper, and they're clogging sewer pipes all over Pinellas County. Cities are footing big bills to clear the mess, and that cost can trickle down to your utility bill.
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Impact analysis
Cities are paying real money to unclog pipes, and that expense can end up added to your utility bill.
Wipe manufacturers and retailers keep selling the 'flushable' label, while plumbers and sewer crews stay busy.
Everyone who pays a water bill, since ratepayers ultimately cover the cleanup.
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