Even if the package says “flushable”, products such as wipes and feminine hygiene products should be put in the trash can and not down the commode. They don’t dissolve well - or at all - in water. If a scrap of undissolved material gets caught on a nick or bend in a pipe, it can buildup to create a blockage that could cause a sewer back up in a home or neighborhood. They also clog pipes and machinery at sewer lift stations forcing messy and costly repairs. Here’s a list of other items NOT to flush:
Bandages
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