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Are 'Flushable' Wipes Really a Lie?

“Flushable” wipes sound great. In theory, you use them like a baby wipe—just on your own grown-up butt—with no need to toss your poop-smeared wipe it into the garbage can. Just flush, and away it goes. But is this really a good idea? Probably not: A report by Bloomberg indicates the National Association of Clean Water Agencies estimates municipalities spend about $1 billion each year dealing with