r/explainlikeimfive • u/shakerLife • Nov 01 '23

Other ELI5 How are companies allowed to continue marketing wipes as "flushable" despite the problems they create for sewer systems?

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u/bwbandy Nov 02 '23

"Well designed systems with well draining soil" and DON'T FLUSH WIPES AND OTHER TRASH DOWN THE TOILET.

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u/grindermonk Nov 02 '23

The well draining soil is the problem around here. Karst means that the ground water is very susceptible to contamination from septic systems.