The House passed legislation on Tuesday aimed at protecting water infrastructure by requiring “do not flush” be printed on the containers of non-flushable wipes.
The chamber voted 351-56 for the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act (H.R. 2964). It has bipartisan Senate support and could soon be hotlined there for quick action.
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), the lead sponsor, said the proposal is necessary to prevent costly sewer infrastructure damage. Non-flushable wipes are not biodegradable and cause problems for plumbing, wastewater treatment equipment, and septic systems. Wipe-created sewer backups can endanger public health, and the ...
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