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Flushing of coronavirus wipes, gloves and masks clogs sewer treatment plants
Apr 30, 2020
https://www.inquirer.com/photo/flushing-of-coronavirus-wipes-gloves-and-masks-clogs-sewer-treatment-plants-20200429.htmlronavirus wipes, gloves and masks clogs sewer treatment plants
The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) treats 58 million gallons of sewage every day at their treatment plant on the South Camden Waterfront. Since the coronavirus, the CCMUA, and plants around the country, have seen an increased number of disinfectant wipes, latex glove, and face masks being flushed down toilets, creating clogs, blockages, and other damage to critical infrastructure.
The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) treats 58 million gallons of sewage every day at their treatment plant on the South Camden Waterfront. Since the coronavirus, the CCMUA, and plants around the country, have seen an increased number of disinfectant wipes, latex glove, and face masks being flushed down toilets, creating clogs, blockages, and other damage to critical infrastructure.