05/22/2026
Remember this video? 💩🚨
This sewer backup affecting multiple homes was caused by wipes and heavy toilet paper being flushed down the system.
Whether you’re on septic or city sewer, here are 4 things you should know 👇
1️⃣ “Flushable” wipes don’t break down like toilet paper
They stay together, catch on imperfections in pipes, and create major clogs.
2️⃣ Wipes don’t just affect your house
One blockage can back sewage up into multiple homes and create expensive repairs.
3️⃣ Septic systems hate wipes
They build up in tanks, clog filters and pumps, and can shorten the life of your system.
4️⃣ City sewer systems have problems with wipes too
Even if you’re on city sewer, wipes can cause major issues once they reach the treatment plant. They create backups, break pumps, and lead to costly repairs throughout the system.
The safest thing to flush? Toilet paper. That’s it 🚽
