‘No wipes in the pipes’: Kaplan officials urge residents to help prevent sewer clogs

‘No wipes in the pipes’: Kaplan officials urge residents to help prevent sewer clogs

KAPLAN, KATC - What may seem like a small act, like flushing a wipe down the toilet, has become a big problem in the city of Kaplan.Officials say so-called 'flushable' wipes are clogging the citys wastewater system, damaging expensive equipment and draining public resources.It starts off small, but it grows into a huge knot by the time it gets to a sewer, said Kaplan Mayor Mike Kloesel.Charlie Beiza, who has managed Kaplans wastewater treatment …

Louisiana Warning: ‘Flushable’ Wipes Are Wrecking Sewer Systems—One Town at a Time

A recent report out of Kaplan is sending a clear warning to anyone using "flushable" wipes across Louisiana. Continue reading…