“Wet wipes, baby wipes, facial wipes, and all other types of what can be referred to as sanitary wipes are not allowed to be disposed of in the City of Hutchinson sewer system, even though the packaging may say they are ‘flushable’. Sanitary wipes do not break down in water as regular toilet paper products do. Disposal of sanitary wipes in any type of sewer system can cause pumping systems to plug and fail. They also can contribute to sewer line blockage problems. All sanitary wipes should be considered a solid waste material and disposed of as regular household garbage. Please do your part in keeping our city’s sanitary sewer collection system and wastewater treatment facilities in good working order.”
Tim Gratke
Wastewater Supervisor
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