Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable? Plus, what do plumbers think of them, how do flushable wipes affect septic systems, and other questions answered.
Flushable wipes are, technically, flushable, the same way you can technically swallow a wad of chewing gum. Therein lies the dangerous half-truth behind flushable wipes: Just because a brand labels their wipes “flushable” and they fit inside of your toilet’s siphon jet doesn’t mean they’ll disintegrate and vanish from our water supply anytime soon.
