Are wet wipes which have 'flushable' on the packaging still a problem?

Yes.

Wet wipes, even the ones labelled ‘flushable’, can cause blockages in our sewers because they don't break down in the same way as toilet paper. 

We have contacted manufacturers to ask them to remove the word 'flushable' from their product labels. 

Find out more about how to avoid blockages in your home.