Responsible Flushing Stories

Dive deeper into the world of responsible flushing! Our blog features informative articles, expert insights and practical tips to help you understand the impact of your flushing habits and make a difference in protecting our pipes and the environment.

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Know the Difference: Baby Wipes Are Not Flushable Wipes

At the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA), we champion smart flushing habits, and that starts with understanding what you’re flushing. From a wipes disposal standpoint, there are essentially two general categories of wipes – flushable and non-flushable wipes. However, it can be daunting to know what can and cannot be flushed.

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Lara Wyss Flush Smart President. Learn more at flushsmart.org A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Flushing Smarter: Accelerating Behavioral Change in 2025

This past year marks another period of significant progress for the Responsible Flushing Alliance as we continued our mission to empower communities and protect our infrastructure by helping people flush smarter.  Following the strategic evolution we initiated last year, our 2025 efforts doubled down on initiatives designed to fundamentally alter

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A Guide to FOG-Free Festivities: Holiday Cooking & Your Drains

The holidays often mean more time in the kitchen, preparing festive meals for family and friends. But there’s a hidden scrooge lurking behind the culinary delights and good cheer: FOGs — the fats, oils and grease that can lead to common plumbing and wastewater treatment problems when they find their

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East Valley Water District’s Approach to Responsible Flushing Education

The East Valley Water District (EVWD), which serves the cities of Highland, San Bernardino, and portions of San Bernardino County in California, recently underwent a significant transformation with the addition of the Sterling Natural Resource Center (SNRC) in January 2024. This state-of-the-art facility has expanded EVWD’s capabilities to treat its

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