Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The city of Abilene is advising residents to stop flushing flushable wipes. Brad Anderson, Abilene Public Works Department ...

They promise convenience and a cleaner clean—but those so-called flushable wipes may be wreaking havoc on your plumbing, the environment, and wallet. Despite what the label says, many don’t break down ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (CONSUMER REPORTS) - They promise convenience and a cleaner clean—but those so-called flushable wipes may be wreaking havoc on your plumbing, the environment, and your wallet. Despite ...

LANSING, MI — They are the bane of wastewater treatment operators everywhere. Bathroom wipes, which are known for clogging sewage systems, can no longer be labeled as “flushable” in Michigan unless ...

INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — They promise convenience and a cleaner clean—but those so-called flushable wipes may be wreaking havoc on your plumbing, the environment, and your wallet. Despite ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - An everyday item in homes; flushable wipes can create more problems than the commodity they serve. At home, you flush them and might think they’ve disappeared, but this action ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A new state law hopes to save sewage and septic systems by cracking down on “flushable” wipes. The products aren’t going anywhere, but lawmakers hope more people will ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Water System says its legal victory over wipes manufacturers and retailers will benefit the wastewater industry, the environment and consumers. The outcome ...

LAMAR, Mo. — Lamar city leaders are warning people to be cautious about what they flush down the toilet. Crews say over the past three weeks they’ve seen an increase in flushable wipes causing issues ...

We’ve got another bathroom bummer on our hands. Clogs, overflows, and floods—what a stinky situation! It’s time for someone to give a courtesy flush or cut down on the paper. Perhaps, the real culprit ...