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Stick to the 3Ps or risk blocked sewers

The Consumer Council for Water is supporting calls for consumers to be provided with accurate & consistent advice on what not to flush down the looWater UK – which represents water companies – has written to Trading Standards to complain about what it calls ‘misleading’ packaging of wet wipes and other items that claim to be flushable.  

It forms part of wider efforts by the water sector – including CCWater – and environmental bodies to tackle the root causes of sewer flooding and develop a sustainable drainage system for future generations. CCW’s research shows many households are still confused but there is a really simple message for consumersonly flush the 3Ps down your loo – pee, poo & paper.
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Consumer Council for Water:  Let’s keep it clear with advice on what not to flush

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