The two biggest enemies of sewage are wet wipes and household oils. Alexander Shestopalov, foreman of Rosvodokanal Tyumen, told socialbites.ca.
“Recently, wet wipes have become the main cause of blockages in pipes and sewage pump stations. They are made of synthetic non-woven materials that have an elastic and flexible structure that is insoluble in water, so they easily clump together and with hair and threads flushed down the toilet. “Sometimes we get pieces the size of a cow,” he explained.
The second common cause of blockages is dietary fat.
“It settles on the walls of the pipes and collects other insoluble debris around it. Over time, the pipe becomes silted, its permeability decreases and blockage occurs. We need to use powerful sewer cleaning equipment to clean and restore the functionality of the system,” the foreman said.
To avoid such a problem, you need to follow simple rules for using the sewer: do not flush leftover fatty foods down the toilet, do not throw them in the trash.
“I recommend wiping the pans with paper towels before washing them. I would like to remind residents that a sewer is not a garbage can; cigarette butts, diapers, personal hygiene products, cotton swabs, cat litter, residues of construction mixtures, etc. There is no need to throw all household waste here. “I also recommend using pipe cleaners once a month to prevent clogs,” concluded the expert.
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