Flushing anything other than toilet paper can create expensive problems for homeowners and our Wastewater Treatment Facility. Flushing wipes (even those labeled “flushable”) and other non-toilet paper materials causes clogs, backups, equipment and pipe breakages, and in bad cases, can even force raw sewage back into your or your neighbors’ homes. The cost to repair system damages is unfortunately borne by the public, and especially during an emergency, this can stretch staffing resources.
Please pay close attention to what is being used in your home, and make sure you are only flushing toilet paper and properly disposing of all other materials.
As a reminder, the following products are NOT flushable and must be disposed of in the garbage:
• Paper towels
• Napkins
• Kleenex and other tissues
• Wet wipes/baby wipes (even those labeled as “flushable” wipes)
• Diapers
• Feminine hygiene products
• Gauze/Band-Aids
Thank you for helping keep Moorhead functioning and flushing properly!
Wastewater Division, 218.299.5386
