Public agencies are urging people to throw their disinfecting wipes in the trash, warning that not doing so could cause blockages and damage to sewer systems.
But some experts say the wipes, arguably the supply that's been used to clean surfaces in homes the most, are harming sewers. Why? Because people are flushing wipes down toilets, rather than dumping them in the trash.Now, public agencies around the nation are urging people to solely throw their wipes in the trash, warning that not doing so could cause blockages and damage to sewer systems.
But some water professionals caution that"flushable wipes," and disinfecting wipes in general, aren't really flushable.The psychology behind why toilet paper, of all things, is the latest coronavirus panic buyWipes can cause damage to sewer systems and equipment even if they are labeled"flushable" or"septic-safe," according to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.Many wipes are made of synthetic materials.
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