Increasingly popular bathroom wipes -- pre-moistened towelettes that are often advertised as flushable -- are being blamed for creating clogs and backups in sewer systems around the nation. Wastewater ...

KINGMAN, Kan. (KWCH) - It’s a problem that hundreds of cities in Kansas deal with every day: sewers clogging up after someone’s flushed disposable wipes down the toilet. On Tuesday, Kingman dealt with ...

They’ve become incredibly popular and, at first glance, seem like a helpful bathroom hack. But in reality, flushable wipes aren’t always as safe as advertised and can actually leave you juggling ...

Navigating the world of flushable wipes can feel like a real challenge, can’t it? On one hand, you have these soft, gentle cloths that offer a refreshing clean unlike traditional toilet paper. But ...

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — So-called "flushable" wipes and other paper products are causing major problems for Roseville's sewer pipes, officials say. In a release on Thursday, the city said utility crews are ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. James Stanley, the owner of Midwest Plumbing ...

BEREA – The Berea City Council approved an emergency measure to spend $120,000 to repair and replace sewer pumps that were damaged by flushable wipes. Berea Municipal Utilities (BMU) Director Kevin ...

MOORHEAD — Over the last year, Minnesota State University Moorhead has had nine significant sewage backups on campus, one of which resulted in the temporary closure of Lommen Hall for costly repairs.

Flushing "Flushable" Wipes Is a Plumbing Nightmare Flushable wipes do not dissolve as fast as toilet paper. Toilet paper is ...

DETROIT – When it comes to “flushable wipes,” John McKeever knows all the reasons why they really shouldn’t be flushed. “It’s a cotton product so it gets snagged and you have a lasagna thing going on, ...

Around 2 weeks ago, I started noticing a funky smell in the back basement. I thought it might be a mildew smell from some wet cardboard. I throw the wet cardboard away, smell is still there. then I ...