Coronavirus in California: Toilet paper alternatives cause sewer problems

https://nypost.com/2020/03/20/coronavirus-in-california-toilet-paper-alternatives-cause-sewer-problems/

By Yaron Steinbuch
March 20, 2020 | 8:08am

Some desperate California residents resorted to using shredded T-shirts in the absence of toilet paper during the coronavirus crisis – but ended up wiping out a sewer line.

Wastewater management officials in Redding said workers had to take swift action to prevent a dangerous spill after the soiled fabric caused a backup.

“The pumps were clogged by what appeared to be shredded T-shirts that were used in place of toilet paper,” the city said, according to the Redding Record Searchlight.

As a result of the crappy situation, officials put out the word: “Bag it. Don’t flush it.”

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