Wipes Clog Pipes during the Corona-virus Outbreaks

Wipes Clog Pipes
From:  Communications Coordinator Maria Le, City of Santa Clara

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage the public to follow the Centers for Disease Control recommendations to clean surfaces with disinfecting wipes to reduce the spread of COVID-19, it is important to discard those items in the trash, not the toilet.

Wastewater treatment facilities around the state have reported issues with their sewer systems. Flushing wipes and paper towels will clog sewers and cause backups.

Do NOT Flush:

Flushable wipes,  Disinfectant wipes,  Prescription medicine,  Feminine products (tampons, pads and panty liners) ,  Disposable diapers or baby wipes,   Floss Paper towels,  Tissues,  Trash of any kind

ONLY FLUSH

the 3 Ps…
Pee    Poop     Paper (Toilet paper)

We encourage Santa Clarans to help prevent sewer overflows, which will endanger property and public health. Let’s do our part and remember, wipes clog pipes!

To learn more, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/wipesclogpipes.