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This bill matters because products like many types of wipes, despite sometimes being marketed as flushable or not clearly labeled, do not break down in water like toilet paper. When flushed, these products can accumulate in sewer systems, causing significant clogs known as 'fatbergs' and leading to costly damage to wastewater infrastructure and environmental pollution. These clogs can result in sewage backups into homes and overflows into local waterways, impacting public health and ecosystems.
If this bill becomes law, consumers will have clear, standardized warnings on product packaging, which should reduce confusion and help prevent improper disposal. This could save municipalities and homeowners millions of dollars in plumbing repairs and maintenance annually, and protect our water systems. If it doesn't become law, the problem of non-flushable products damaging infrastructure and polluting the environment will likely continue, with ongoing costs to taxpayers and potential harm to public health.
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This bill matters because products like many types of wipes, despite sometimes being marketed as flushable or not clearly labeled, do not break down in water like toilet paper. When flushed, these products can accumulate in sewer systems, causing significant clogs known as 'fatbergs' and leading to costly damage to wastewater infrastructure and environmental pollution. These clogs can result in sewage backups into homes and overflows into local waterways, impacting public health and ecosystems.
If this bill becomes law, consumers will have clear, standardized warnings on product packaging, which should reduce confusion and help prevent improper disposal. This could save municipalities and homeowners millions of dollars in plumbing repairs and maintenance annually, and protect our water systems. If it doesn't become law, the problem of non-flushable products damaging infrastructure and polluting the environment will likely continue, with ongoing costs to taxpayers and potential harm to public health.
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| TYPE | AMOUNT | WHO |
|---|---|---|
| administrative/civil | Subject to penalties and remedies provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.), as violations are treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices. | Any person or entity who violates the 'Do Not Flush' labeling or 'no flushable claims' requirements. |