Wally's Water Wisdom - No Wipes in the Pipes

Hi friends!

While many of us are following health and safety guidelines by staying safe at home, I wanted to spread some water wisdom and remind you of the importance of proper disposal of wipes, tissues and paper towels in the trash can!

Did you know the leading cause of sewer blockages is due to wipes flushed down the toilet? Even "flushable" wipes clog pipes and interfere with sewage collection which could lead to messy sewer spills in your house, throughout your city and even into the ocean. This is because unlike toilet paper, wipes, tissues and paper towels are not degradable and will not fully break down when they are flushed. Once in the sewer system, they will continue to build up causing blockages and overflows. It is extremely important to do your part to properly dispose of wipes, tissues, paper towels, moist towelettes, and even "flushable" wipes in the trash can and only dispose of toilet paper in the toilet.

Remember to take care of yourself (and your pipes!) and I’ll see you all soon for my next drop of water wisdom!

With love,

Wally