Southern Water is urging Islanders to avoid a post-Christmas and New Year’s catastrophe by ensuring they keep their pipes clear.
The company says this time of year is synonymous with ‘fatbergs,’ which can clog up the sewer network, as nasty blockages caused by fat, grease and other ‘unflushable’ items find their way into pipes.
Blocked sewers can mean flooded toilets, kitchens and even neighbourhoods.
Head of Southern Water’s wastewater network, Alex Saunders said:
“No-one likes a nasty surprise over the festive season and our sewers are no different.
“A blocked sewer can cause flooding to homes and businesses and unclogging them can take a lot of time, effort and disruption for local communities.
"So please only flush the three P’s down the toilet (pee, paper and poo) and avoid putting oils and grease down the drain too."
Here are some top tips to play your part in reducing blockages:
In the kitchen
- Fat, oil and grease (known as FOG) should never go down the drain. Instead, gather in containers, allow to cool, and put in the bin
- Leftover uncooked food and vegetable peelings can be composted, and cooked foods binned, so they stay clear of plug holes and drains
- Any leftover sauces or yoghurt should be put in the bin too!
In the bathroom
- Flush only the three Ps down the loo – pee, paper and poo
- Nappies, baby wipes, tampons, sanitary towels, panty liners, colostomy bags and condoms should be bagged and binned
- Cleansing wipes, ear buds, dental floss, plastic razors and cotton pads should go in the bin, not down the loo
Make one of your New Year’s Resolutions to keep it clear, and you’ll be doing your bit to prevent blockages and flooding.
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