Surge Of Wipes Use Causes Strain On Wastewater Systems

As the Coronavirus pandemic is upending life across the country, it is also putting a major strain on the nation’s wastewater systems.

Shoppers are flocking to stores to stock up on toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, and cleaning wipes as they self-isolate at home and try to keep the virus at bay. Many are flushing these items rather than disposing of them properly, which can be catastrophic to pipes and wastewater systems.