Is it okay to flush wet wipes and other products labeled "flushable"?
No. These products, ranging from wipes to toilet cleaners, do not break down easily in the sewer system the way toilet paper does.

"Flushable" wipes, paper towels, and other fibrous material can clog pipes or tangle into massive knots that damage pumps. In severe cases, a clogged sewer line or damaged pump can lead to a sewer overflow.

You can help prevent clogs in your plumbing and the public sewer system by only flushing human waste and toilet paper--put everything else in the trash!

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1. Is it okay to flush wet wipes and other products labeled "flushable"?
2. Is it okay to flush old medications?
3. How does grease clog the sewer system?
4. How is wastewater treated?
5. What is activated sludge and how does it clean the wastewater?