8/13/13 - The Fenton Township sewer system is experiencing blockages, and officials say flushable cleaning wipes are largely to blame. The wipes are advertised as being flushable, but they do not break down quickly enough and can create backups in the system. The Tri-County Times reports that township officials want residents to throw out the wipes and flush only toilet paper into the system. Other cities, including San Francisco and London, are experiencing sewer backups and clogging as a result of the wipes as well. The township also struggles with tree roots, which have a tendency to get inside the pipes of the sewer system and make the problem worse by clinging to the flushable wipes. Officials also ask residents to stop pouring hot grease down their drains. The grease solidifies as it cools and can add to the blockages. (TD)
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