City of Decorah Water Dept Warns Public: "Don't flush disposable wipes"

The Decorah Water Department is warning the public not to flush disposable wipes, which cause major problems when flushed down toilets.

Though many of these products are labeled "flushable" or "septic safe," they are anything but.  Because they don't break down the way toilet paper does, disposable wipes clog homeowner and municipal sewer pipes, put stress on community wastewater collection and treatment equipment, and cause cities to spend thousands on premature equipment repair and replacement.

Water Department officials are telling the public, "If you use wipes for any reason, please put them in the trash, DO NOT FLUSH THEM."

For more information about disposable wipes and the problems they are causing in Decorah, please contact Todd Ihde at decwat@decorahia.org or phone 563-382-5171.