Wipes Block U.S. Sewers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Unlisted

Blocked sewers are an elevated problem during the pandemic as home-bound Americans use the wipes for disinfectant and personal hygiene purposes.

The increase in wipes being flushed down toilets has caused officials in cities, rural communities and the national U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to plea for people to be more careful.

Wastewater plant operators are reporting a surge of clogged pipes and damage to equipment. The so-called ''flushable'' wipes are an ongoing issue, now compounded by the coronavirus.


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