City officials are again addressing of non-flushable wipes being flushed into Mt. Carmel’s sewer system. The latest plea comes from sewer commissioner Tom Meeks who says despite the fact the wipes may be labeled as flushable, they’re not….
Mayor Joe Judge said the wipes clog lift stations costing the city overtime clearing them out along with equipment wear and tear ultimately resulting in residents paying more….
City officials stress that no matter what the packaging says, wipes cannot be flushed.