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Contributor 2

5 months ago

The $10,000 Flush: Why Your "Flushable" Wipes are Killing Your Septic System

We see it every week. A homeowner calls us out for a backup, swearing they’ve done everything right. They don't put grease down the drain, they don't use the garbage disposal, and they even use those...

Contributor 2

1 month ago

Before I went full time last year, I was the fleet manager for a water company. I was not in the field with the guys seeing it but I know non flushable items were a huge problem.
the water company I worked for played a huge part in that warning that is on wipes that say do not flush them. They clog up and destroy the equipment in the facility responsible for the waste water. I can’t see how it’s any different for septic systems.