News Briefs: House Passes Bill to Mandate 'Do-Not-Flush' Labeling on Wipes

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the City of Calgary, Alberta, declares a state of local emergency after a burst water main constrains the city's water supply

News Briefs: House Passes Bill to Mandate 'Do-Not-Flush' Labeling on Wipes

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that would require the Federal Trade Commission to create and enforce rules mandating clear labeling on sanitary wipes that clog sewer systems. The bill, HR 2964, stipulates that such wipes must be prominently labeled with a...

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