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Lexington Advises: Wipes Clog Pipes! 'Fushable' Wipes Not Flushable
More people are using wet hand wipes and disinfectant wipes to combat COVID-19. But these wipes don't disintegrate like toilet paper does.
April 14, 2020
More people are using wet hand wipes and disinfectant wipes to combat COVID-19.
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But these "flushable" wipes don't disintegrate like toilet paper does.
So our DPW has to unclog sewer lines when these wipes clog the pipes.
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PLEASE DON'T FLUSH WIPES - THROW THEM AWAY
Our DPW maintenance crew thanks you very much for your help.
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