Wipes, Paper Towels Threaten to Clog Sewer Systems Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

Utilities are issuing warnings to the public about what can and cannot be flushed down the toilet, and some contractors are responding to an increased number of wipes-related clogs

Wipes, Paper Towels Threaten to Clog Sewer Systems Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

Roto-Rooter has developed a COVID-19 resources page for its website to help customers deal with minor plumbing issues. It includes short how-to videos for things like properly plunging a toilet or un-jamming a garbage disposal.

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, with items like disinfectant wipes and paper towels in high use and demand, utilities are seeing an influx of such items in their wastewater systems and are reminding people not to flush those items down the toilet.

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