Flushed Non-Flushables Clogging Sewer System In South Windsor

SOUTH WINDSOR — One of the first cases of clogged sewer systems related to the coronavirus toilet paper crisis was proclaimed by public works officials in South Windsor on Tuesday.

And the culprit seems to be non-flushable wipes that were flushed.

"We are seeing a significant increase in clogged pumps at our pump stations due to wipes being flushed down the toilets," officials said. Clogged pumps can lead to backups into homes, officials said.

"We don't want or need that to happen," officials said. "Please dispose of wipes in your trash."

Concerns over the Coronavirus have been met with mad dashes to grab toilet paper throughout north-central Connecticut. Supplies have been disappearing in minutes from shelves in many stores.

Shoppers have been openly admitting they would turn to paper towels and wipes if they ran out of toilet paper.

See more about the bath tissue frenzy here.