MONEY DOWN THE DRAIN? City implores residents to stop flushing wipes

ROCHESTER - The City of Rochester is sending out an urgent reminder to residents to end their practice of flushing wipes down the toilet, as non-woven wipes continue to clog the sewer system and create costly problems. These wipes, often labeled as "flushable," contribute to sewer backups, environmental violations, and increased maintenance costs despite leaving household plumbing without issue. Non-woven wipes, including baby wipes, cleaning wipes, and disinfecting wipes, are durable, single-us...