DO NOT FLUSH WIPES - With reports of toilet paper shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission reminds customers that wipes, paper towels, facial tissue, and other materials – even those that claim to be “flushable” – are not designed to break down in the wastewater treatment process.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is addressing potential impacts on the region's wastewater infrastructure if beer gone stale during COVID-19 closures is dumped into sewer systems. Boston is part of MWRA's wastewater system. A Boston Globe article (link below) deals with the issue in depth:
Boston Globe Article on MWRA and Stale Beer Disposal in Wake of COVID-19 Closures