08/26/2026
🚽 PSA: “Flushable” Wipes Aren’t Actually Flushable!
The package may say flushable, but your sewer system would like a word. 👀
Unlike toilet paper, so-called flushable wipes don’t break down quickly after they’re flushed. Instead, they can clump together with other wipes and hygiene products, creating tough masses that are extremely difficult to break apart.
Those materials can contribute to sewer backups, clogged pipes, and problems throughout the wastewater system. In fact, wipes and other non-flushable materials are among the debris our Environmental Services Department removes from bar screens at the wastewater treatment plant to keep them from traveling farther into the treatment process.
♻️ The solution is simple: Put wipes in the trash, even when the label says “flushable.”
A small change at home can make a big difference in protecting James Island’s wastewater system.
And since today is National Toilet Paper Day, it’s the perfect time to give some appreciation to the bathroom MVP that actually is designed to be flushed. 🧻👏
