Coarse screens at wastewater treatment plants filter out larger objects like garbage and plastics, and flushable wipes are a particular item that treatment plant staff see frequently and must manually remove.
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“The process begins by sending sewage through a set of coarse screens. These screens have gaps to filter out larger objects like garbage and plastics and one item in particular that Joe and his team see often.”
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How Chicago Cleans 1.4 Billion Gallons Of Wastewater Every Day | Deep Cleaned | Insider— InsiderCreated: 8/10/2026, 10:46:36 PM
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