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City of Red Deer asks residents to help protect the pipes

Products that can cause blockages include towel, diapers, food scraps and fat, oil and grease
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City of Red Deer residents are reminded that disposable wipes are not flushable and should be disposed of in black carts to avoid costly blockages in the wastewater treatment system.

Products that are labelled as flushable do not break down in the wastewater system and can lead to backed-up sewers and flooded basements, says the city.

Other products that can cause blockages in the sewer system include paper towel, diapers, feminine hygiene products, cotton balls, bandages, food scraps and fat, oil and grease.



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