Macomb and Oakland s sewers are getting increasingly clogged with disposable wipes
By Jack Nissen
People s use of disposable wipes has increased during the pandemic, and that s creating a mess for Macomb and Oakland County s sewer systems.
The overall effort including the cleaning of the wet well took more than six weeks at an estimated cost of $450,000 (Courtesy of Macomb County Public Works)
Disposable wipes ending up in sewer pipes and pump stations have continually been a problem for the Metro Detroit area, with trash accumulating to the point that expensive removals of debris.
But the debris piling up is getting larger and the removals are getting more expensive, Macomb County s public works commissioner said.