Severn Trent warns that flushing wet wipes can cause long-lasting blockages and flooding up to 500 years.
Water firm Severn Trent links Henry VIII's time to warn against flushing wet wipes, as they can take up to 500 years to decompose, causing blockages and flooding. The firm has managed 28,782 blockages in the past year, with wet wipes being a major offender. World-leading legislation bans wet wipes containing plastics, and Severn Trent urges people to put these items in the bin rather than the toilet.
May 18, 2024
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