Community Corner

City Of Farmington Urges Residents To Not Flush Wipes

If you're suddenly using flushable wipes, don't put them in your toilet, even if they are marketed as "flushable".

If you’re suddenly using flushable wipes, don’t put them in your toilet. Even if they are marketed as “flushable,” these wipes can cause severe clogs in our sewer system.

With a shortage of toilet paper, many households are increasing their use of "flushable" wipes, or flushing paper towels and socks down the toilet. This can lead to sewer backups and in-home plumbing issues.

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SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, has created this video to help remind us:

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