A Simple, Effective Strategy For Preventing Clogs

Municipal wastewater treatment plant operators face significant challenges from a surge in clogs. Wipes that have been marketed as flushable, but don’t necessarily break down like toilet paper, are increasingly ending up in the waste stream. And with toilet paper shortages related to COVID-19, consumers are using more wipes than ever, as well as substitutes not meant to be tossed in toilets. The proper mechanical solutions can help mitigate the problem and make operators’ lives easier.