Increasingly popular bathroom wipes -- pre-moistened towelettes that are often advertised as flushable -- are being blamed for creating clogs and backups in sewer systems around the nation. Wastewater ...

They’ve become incredibly popular and, at first glance, seem like a helpful bathroom hack. But in reality, flushable wipes aren’t always as safe as advertised and can actually leave you juggling ...

KINGMAN, Kan. (KWCH) - It’s a problem that hundreds of cities in Kansas deal with every day: sewers clogging up after someone’s flushed disposable wipes down the toilet. On Tuesday, Kingman dealt with ...

(AP) Increasingly popular bathroom wipes pre-moistened towelettes that are often advertised as flushable are being blamed for creating clogs and backups in sewer systems around the nation. Wastewater ...

Navigating the world of flushable wipes can feel like a real challenge, can’t it? On one hand, you have these soft, gentle cloths that offer a refreshing clean unlike traditional toilet paper. But ...

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 ...

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ROSEVILLE, Minn. — So-called "flushable" wipes and other paper products are causing major problems for Roseville's sewer pipes, officials say. In a release on Thursday, the city said utility crews are ...

MOORHEAD — Over the last year, Minnesota State University Moorhead has had nine significant sewage backups on campus, one of which resulted in the temporary closure of Lommen Hall for costly repairs.

Editor's note: This story has been updated to more accurately describe a proposed bill regarding wipes. The legislation would cover wipes that are entirely or partly made from petrochemical-derived ...

Around 2 weeks ago, I started noticing a funky smell in the back basement. I thought it might be a mildew smell from some wet cardboard. I throw the wet cardboard away, smell is still there. then I ...