Strange things found in our sewers
Severn Trent ask people to be more careful with the things they flush
A block of butter, an apple and a dog bowl are just some of the unusual things found in Severn Trent's sewers this winter.
They’ve also discovered a screwdriver and a pair of scissors.
They're stressing how important it is to only flush the three Ps down the toilet.
The third one is toilet paper - I'm sure you can work out the first two!
Severn Trent’s sewer blockages lead is Grant Mitchell: “Over the last few months we’ve been really puzzled by some of the items that have appeared at our treatment works and can’t help but wonder what people were thinking!”
Severn Trent has found plenty of other unusual things in the sewers that shouldn’t be there in the past, including, false teeth, toys, tennis balls, cutlery and even a motorbike broken down into parts!
Grant says it can cause real problems:
“The drains that take waste water away from homes are only a few inches wide and unflushable items such as sanitary products, wipes, or in this case food and household objects, can easily cause a big blockage which isn’t something anyone would wish to experience, especially when it’s entirely preventable.”
Grant added:
“Many customers may not realise that they are responsible for the waste pipe running away from their home until it either crosses the property boundary or meets with another waste pipe or sewer. So, we’d really encourage people to think before they flush!”
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