Things inside sewage
Here is a list of the top ten things found in sewers in England
(and most places.)
1. Food fat
A serious problem, as it binds around wet wipes and other detritus like clay around straw. It slips down sinks fairly easily when it's warm, but once it hits our sewers it cools down and congeals into what is often known as fatbergs or FOG (Fats.Oils.Grease.)
2. Condoms
3. Pets
Goldfish are most common, of course, but hamsters and gerbils are also seen.
4. Nappies
5. Human body parts
Founded by Thames Water "flushers", as sewer operatives are known. The most often limbs found are fingers or even hands. In truth, the people sending them down toilets probably have bigger things than sewer abuse to worry about.
6. Cotton buds and tampons
They just won't break down. It may take months or years for a fatty ball of them to accumulate, but in the end they do block drains, which then have to be unblocked by hand.
7. Car parts
8. Paint and building waste
The stickiness of paint causes problems when it joins a fatberg. Along with the bits of rubble, which are heavy enough to settle in bends, provides a base on which wet wipes and food can collect.
9. Drug paraphernalia
Syringes are the main problem.
10. Food
A piece of bread won't do any harm, but bones or even apple cores do cause trouble.
(and most places.)
1. Food fat
A serious problem, as it binds around wet wipes and other detritus like clay around straw. It slips down sinks fairly easily when it's warm, but once it hits our sewers it cools down and congeals into what is often known as fatbergs or FOG (Fats.Oils.Grease.)
2. Condoms
3. Pets
Goldfish are most common, of course, but hamsters and gerbils are also seen.
4. Nappies
5. Human body parts
Founded by Thames Water "flushers", as sewer operatives are known. The most often limbs found are fingers or even hands. In truth, the people sending them down toilets probably have bigger things than sewer abuse to worry about.
6. Cotton buds and tampons
They just won't break down. It may take months or years for a fatty ball of them to accumulate, but in the end they do block drains, which then have to be unblocked by hand.
7. Car parts
8. Paint and building waste
The stickiness of paint causes problems when it joins a fatberg. Along with the bits of rubble, which are heavy enough to settle in bends, provides a base on which wet wipes and food can collect.
9. Drug paraphernalia
Syringes are the main problem.
10. Food
A piece of bread won't do any harm, but bones or even apple cores do cause trouble.