BEMUS POINT, N.Y. -- 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 ...

Just because a wipe says it's "flushable," that doesn't mean it's fit for Arlington's sewage system. That's what the county's Department of Environmental Services is reminding residents after a wad of ...

Crews encountered a new challenge at the sewage spill in Montgomery County after discovering that the pumps were clogged with non-disposable wipes.

Plus: Police investigate string of robberies from Chevy Chase to Wheaton; FDA rejects gene therapy treatment developed by Rockville biotech.

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up (BPT) – Do you have good flushing habits? Flushing may seem like ...

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.