Flushability – Accurate Labelling

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

WIPES BLOCK SEWER SYSTEMS

Even though manufacturers around the world label and market their wipe products as ‘flushable’ or ‘biodegradable’, they take a long time to break down and contribute to millions of dollars damage each year.

Water utilities from around the world have joined together to provide an industry position on non-flushable and ‘flushable’ labelled products to influence accurate labelling practice by manufacturers.
International Flushability Statement_October 2016

Find our more – Water Services Association of Australia