/ 08 October 2021

You can’t flush this

giorgio-trovato-XatMS2NXIpo-unsplash

COVID can take credit for many things, and the rush on toilet paper should have been a hint. And sorry if you’re circa brekkie time, but there’s a rise in fatbergs – the outrageously gross sewage blockers. With many of us spending more time at home, authorities report a spike in drain blockages caused by wet wipes, nappies, sanitary products clumping together with oils, grease and fats. During Sydney’s soon-to-end lockdown, crews have had to fix more than 7,000 blockages in the system, with people flushing items including jewellery, watches, money and even a brick down the toilet. That’s why Sydney Water has launched an ad campaign reminding people that it’s just the 3 p’s when using the toot – paper, pee and poo. A brick, for goodness sake…

Know someone who'd be interested in this story? Click to share...

The Squiz Today

Your shortcut to being informed, we've got your news needs covered.

Get the Squiz Today newsletter

Quick, agenda-free news that doesn't take itself too seriously. Get on it.