Irish Water estimates it cost €7m last year to deal blockages caused by wipes and similar materials in the wastewater treatment network

Ugh.

This afternoon.

Via RTÉ News:

Irish Water said that in 2021 it disposed of nearly 1,500 tonnes of material that had been incorrectly disposed through the sewer network.

The majority of this material consisted of wet wipes, sanitary products, cotton buds and tooth floss.

The materials cause blockages in the system. Last year the utility responded to 8,000 customer notified blockages; up to 150 calls every week.

Ladies, please.

Pause.

FIGHT!

Covid worsened wipe blockages in sewers – Irish Water (RTE)

Pic via Irish Water