Why can’t you flush “flushable wipes”?

Question

If you can’t flush them, why are they called “flushable”?

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Answer 1

Because “flushable” wipes are not usually flushable. They take too long to decompose and end up clogging sewage pipes. Here are two easy ways to determine if a wipe is actually flushable or not. 1) When you open the package is the wipe wet/moist? If yes, it’s not flushable. 2) When you tap water over the wipe, does it immediately start to fall apart? If not, it’s not flushable.