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Only you can prevent gross, smelly fatbergs from clogging up city sewers, says inspector

Posted by Catt
Tags: fatbergs, sewers, canada.on, radio broadcasts, cities, infrastructure, waste, household disposals, government.local, author.jessica linzey, author.anne penman, source.cbc
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-may-1-2018-1.4642084/only-you-can-prevent-gross-smelly-fatbergs-from-clogging-up-city-sewers-says-inspector-1.4642816

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Published
Aug 22 2018
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695 words

4 comments

  1. [4]
    enso
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    I really hope that this is going to turn into a new "Smokey the Bear"-esque awareness campaign. It would be both hilarious and good for the lifespan of sewage piping.

    I really hope that this is going to turn into a new "Smokey the Bear"-esque awareness campaign. It would be both hilarious and good for the lifespan of sewage piping.

    5 votes
    1. [3]
      Catt
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      Oh I remember Smokey. That would be something I'll like to see. I have to admit, I've flushed a lot of things that were "flushable" according to the packaging, without realizing the damage it was...

      Oh I remember Smokey. That would be something I'll like to see.

      I have to admit, I've flushed a lot of things that were "flushable" according to the packaging, without realizing the damage it was doing.

      3 votes
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        CALICO
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        I knew about "flushable" wipes being a lie, but this article mentions condoms as well and now I feel a bit guilty. I'd never given it any thought, and I should be better about that. Also is Smokey...

        I knew about "flushable" wipes being a lie, but this article mentions condoms as well and now I feel a bit guilty. I'd never given it any thought, and I should be better about that.

        Also is Smokey not a thing anymore?

        2 votes
        1. Catt
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          That's me and tampons. I'm not sure if Smokey is still a thing. It's been burning pretty crazy in the west the last few years and I don't remember him being brought up at all.

          That's me and tampons.

          I'm not sure if Smokey is still a thing. It's been burning pretty crazy in the west the last few years and I don't remember him being brought up at all.

          2 votes