04/22/2026
Most people have no idea what happens after they flush the toilet.
Those “flushable” wipes people love? They’re causing over $400 million in damage every year to sewer systems across the United States.
Here’s the problem:
Toilet paper is designed to break down in water.
Wipes are designed to stay strong when wet.
So when they get flushed, they travel through the sewer system almost completely intact. They start snagging on pipes and pumps, then grab grease, hair, and other debris until massive clogs form.
These clogs jam pumps, block sewer lines, cause sewage backups, and can even lead to raw sewage spilling into rivers and creeks.
Cities spend millions every year clearing wipes out of sewer infrastructure… and that cost ends up on taxpayers’ utility bills.
The rule is simple:
Only flush the 3 P’s! P*e, Poo, and (Toilet) Paper.
Everything else belongs in the trash
