Flushable wipes don't break down easily enough in water, despite what manufacturers claim. This buildup causes accumulation of the wipes, and clumps of wipes can easily clogs pipes and sewer systems.

Toledo is no stranger to sewage issues recently, but the city said the flushing of wipes is compounding problems.

Flushable wipes can cause major plumbing problems, environmental issues, and costly messes, so it's best to use toilet paper or a bidet seat instead.

(NEXSTAR) – Just because something can be flushed down the toilet, doesn’t mean it should be. Plumbers and utility companies are warning people to think twice before they flush so-called ...

Testing inside Consumer Reports’ labs reveals why flushing wipes, even if they’re labeled “flushable,” can cause plumbing problems. Testers found that flushable wipes don’t fully ...

Discover why flushable wipes are causing plumbing problems and environmental issues. Learn how to avoid costly messes at home with eco-friendly alternatives.

You’ll want to look for flushable wipes that are made up of cellulose plant fibers, which are designed to dissolve within hours, Dave Rousse, president of the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics ...

Undissolved wipes are pulled from the water by a screen and scrape machine at the Newtown Creek Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility in the Brooklyn borough of New York, U.S., on Wednesday, March ...