Bernie, Missouri - The City of Bernie's maintenance department is asking resident and businesses in the Bernie area to stop flushing Swiffer cleaning pads, other type cleaning pads, blue towels, or flushable wipes down their toilet drains.

Even if it says they are safe to flush they are causing issues at the city sewer plant.

If you have any questions please contact City Hall at (573) 293-5318.

The Maintenance Department would like to thank the residents for their cooperation.