News Briefs: 'Flushable' Wipes Manufacturer Reaches Settlement With South Carolina Utility

In a landmark case for the wastewater industry, Kimberly-Clark Corp. recently reached a settlement with a wastewater utility in Charleston, South Carolina, regarding its so-called “flushable” wipes products. The company agreed in the settlement that any of its products labeled as "flushable" would meet the wastewater industry’s standards by May 2022. The hope is that the recent settlement will spur others in the industry to follow suit, according to Bloomberg News.In a statement to the news organization, Kimberly-Clark says it “has committed to even further improving the performance” of its flushable wipes as part of the settlement.St. Louis Makes Progress on