Products labeled as “flushable wipes” may seem convenient—but they can cause serious and costly problems.
Unlike toilet paper, these wipes do not break down properly in the sewer system. Instead, they can clog pipes, damage pumps, and contribute to sewer backups. These issues don’t just affect the City’s infrastructure—they can also impact your home, leading to plumbing damage or even sewage backing up into your house.
Nationwide, so-called “flushable” wipes are responsible for up to $1 billion in damages each year.
When sewer systems fail, repairs and cleanup are expensive. Lawsuits and infrastructure repairs don’t come out of thin air—they are ultimately paid by you, the customer, through higher utility rates.
The solution is simple:
Only flush the 3 P’s — Pee, Poo, and (toilet) Paper.
Everything else, including wipes (even “flushable” ones), should go in the trash.
Help us protect your home, your neighborhood, and our community’s infrastructure.
