Costly clogs: Officials say wipes cause sewer backups

It’s a costly and messy sewer problem. Wipes of all kinds, even the ones labeled “flushable,” are not disposable and end up clogging sewer pipes. According to the Sacramento Area Sewer District, the wipes bind with grease and roots, causing massive backups. It costs money to clear the clog and fix any damage to the pipe. That cost end up being passed on to customers, officials said. Get the full story in the video above.

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