Changwon Mayor Heo Seong-mu Launches Street Campaign to Ban Wet Wipes Flushing in Toilets

Improving Public Awareness on Prohibiting Wet Wipes, Feminine Products, and Dishcloths from Toilets and Drains

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Changwon City, Gyeongnam Province, launched a street campaign on the 25th in front of Changwon City Hall titled 'No Wet Wipes in Toilets and Drains,' kicking off a public awareness campaign that will run until the end of this year.

The street campaign was conducted to raise awareness among citizens who carelessly dispose of plastic materials such as wet wipes into toilets and drains.

Wet wipes, when flowing through sewage pipes and combining with oil components, cause a phenomenon known as "fatberg," which forms massive clumps of grease.

This clogs the pipes and obstructs the flow of wastewater. The stagnant sewage causes foul odors and malfunctions in sewage treatment facilities, resulting in annual maintenance costs of approximately 1.6 billion KRW.

The city plans to conduct focused street campaigns once a month from May to July for intensive promotion.

Flyers and stickers will be distributed to five district offices and 55 towns and townships, and stickers will be attached in public restrooms to encourage voluntary participation from citizens.

Mayor Heo said, "Along with extensive promotional campaigns, we ask for the voluntary participation of Changwon citizens."

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