TOLEDO, OH—Saying it was the "most exciting thing to happen here in a long time," residents of Toledo, Ohio have reportedly ...

(AP) Increasingly popular bathroom wipes pre-moistened towelettes that are often advertised as flushable are being blamed for creating clogs and backups in sewer systems around the nation. Wastewater ...

HOUSTON The comforts of home have been somewhat lacking for George Shirk.For the last week and a half, he said he s had some problems flushing his toilet. A little bit of water would go down and then ...

The city of Jackson is urging residents to stop flushing bathroom wipes down the toilet. The items are causing sewer clogs. The label may say "flushable," but those wipes take longer to break down and ...

Pump clogs produce sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and backed up lift stations that harm the environment. Additionally, they risk public health and result in regulatory fines for the utility.

Not all toilet paper is septic-safe. Learn about the types that can cause clogs and water backups, and discover alternatives ...

If you think it?s a good idea to wash your kitchen grease down the drain, think again. About 25,000 gallons of sewage spilled into a Glen Burnie street and nearby creek earlier this week after a ...

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- The City of Carbondale is advising residents about illegal materials that should not be flushed or poured down drains. These items, prohibited by city code, can cause clogs, ...