Don't Flush "Flushable" Wipes!

Every three years, Thurston County requires that we have our on-site septic system inspected, which was done recently.  The good news is we passed the inspection.  The concerning news is that there were several "wipes" products in the tank.  While these products are marketed as "flushable," they are the bane of municipal sewers as they don't break down and have to be removed from the sewage stream and sent to a landfill.  

As the Vestry considers replacing the septic tank with a sewer connection, wipes result in a VERY expensive pump repair bill.  Let's start now.  Thank you for your help.

- Norman Gregory, Junior Warden