Tewksbury Urges Not To Flush Wipes In Sewer Pumping Stations

Press release from the Town of Tewksbury:

April 10, 2020

We know many people are using disinfectant/baby wipes in their homes and that many of those products say they are "flushable." They are NOT! Our sewer pumping stations have seen an increase level of clogged pumps in recent days, so we’re asking residents to please STOP flushing anything other than toilet paper. If these sewer pumping stations fail, they will cause a sewer backup in your home! Please dispose of these wipes in the waste basket. Thank you for your cooperation!

This press release was produced by the Town of Tewksbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.