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2. Eco-tip: Flushable wipes? Not really. A state law clarifies ...

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   They've been marketed as flushable. But disposable wipes can cause nasty sewage problems when flushed. A state law has changed labeling language.

3. New Michigan law: Labels on packages to indicate wipes ... - AOL

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   "Many consumers who use wet wipes are unaware that flushing these products creates significant problems for plumbing, wastewater treatment equipment, and septic systems," U.S. Sen. Susan Collins ...

4. Wet wipe - Wikipedia

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   The lawsuit alleged the retailer misled consumers by marking the packaging on its Up & Up brand wipes as flushable and safe for sewer and septic systems. The lawsuit also alleged that the products were a public health hazard because they clogged pumps at municipal waste-treatment facilities. [26] Target and Nice-Pak agreed to settle the case in ...

5. Grinder pump - Wikipedia

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   Some wipe companies say "flush one at a time," some say "not for pump systems," some say "safe for sewers". As recommended by Consumer Reports, wipes should be put into a garbage can instead of the toilet. [3] The National Association of Clean Water Agencies has compiled a list of articles and municipal documents regarding wipes.

6. Septic-friendly wet wipes are a spritz away with this 'Shark ...

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   That’s why wet wipes had a moment a few years back — people liked the freshness they provided. But unfortunately, septic tanks everywhere did no. TL;DR: Opt for the Pristine Toilet Paper Spray ...

7. Fatberg - Wikipedia

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   A fatberg is a rock-like mass of waste matter in a sewer system formed by the combination of flushed non-biodegradable solids (such as wet wipes) with fat, oil, and grease (FOG) deposits. [1] [2] [3] The handling of FOG waste and the buildup of its deposits are a long-standing problem in waste management, with "fatberg" a more recent neologism. [4]