Sedalia Dave Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Widespread flushing of toilet paper 'alternatives' raises fears of a sewer-nami Quote An unintended consequence of toilet paper hoarding during the COVID-19 era has area wastewater treatment plant workers bracing for possible blockages and overflows. Because of early runs and now scarcity of the paper product, some have resorted to problematic alternatives. Paper towels, facial tissues — even scraps of clothing — are being flushed into sewer systems designed to accommodate quick-disintegrating toilet paper. Add those items to the increased volume of disinfectant cleaning sheets for sinks, counters and hands, and so-called “flushable” moistened wipes for babies and adults who are either sensitive or lack toilet paper, and the ingredients for epic clogs and blowouts are at hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I was pretty sure we’d be hearing this soon. I didn’t expect this soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I’m sure they have a “Plan B”. If not, I reckon they’ll be up $#!£ Creek. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Shagnasty Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Sounds like it is going to be a stinky problem, but a good point is this summer every garage sale will have lots of toilet paper, CHEAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Ya know all those missing socks...? Their surviving mates are in for a rough go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Good use of cats. They lick themselves clean and reusable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I doubt you’ll see tp on yard sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: I doubt you’ll see tp on yard sales. Or used to decorate neighbors' yards on Halloween.... LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Well my place got TP'd the other night and the value of my house went up to $1,000,000 It's for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 As an operator I will say that the number one issue in lift stations and treatment plants is wipes. It is now the number one expense to a utility. Look for rate increases to deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/25/navy-spends-400000-fix-clogged-toilets-newest-airc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 9 hours ago, Warden Callaway said: Good use of cats. They lick themselves clean and reusable. I expect you just went to the top of Allie Mo's $h!t list. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Costco here had 30-roll packs of Charmin TP; one per customer, yesterday. A lot in stock. Every customer cart had one in it. This should carry us through with what we had on hand. My guess is that the supply line of the product is catching up, just as it did with bottled water here about 10 days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Let's try cleaning and reusing TP.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Year 2052, John used the last roll of toilet paper his parents bought in March of 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYOBARD SASS #13025L Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 This just in: the market for corncob futures is going wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Have to agree with Slim, unbelievable what comes down those pipes at times. Our system is small, we do run two commutators( grinders) on the intake side. however, we do catch a lot of stuff at the intake spot which we "fish" out first thing in the morning. Handi-wipes, sanitary naps, rags, throw away diapers, etc.. Even though we keep informing residents not to put that stuff down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, MAYOBARD SASS #13025L said: I scored some at the dollar store yesterday. I'll sell it cheap, just $20 per roll. Will consider making a deal for a bottle of Tyrconnell JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Boots Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 15 hours ago, Warden Callaway said: Good use of cats. They lick themselves clean and reusable. I am new here and just going by what I have read....but Allie Mo maybe planning your demises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Our town already had an inspection company in to check the sanitary sewers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, Tex Jones, SASS 2263 said: Our town already had an inspection company in to check the sanitary sewers. WHY?!! Aren’t the City maintenance staff able to do that? Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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