The town of Lunenburg wants people to watch what they flush.
They’ve recently launched a campaign to make residents and businesses aware that some of the items going into their pipes can damage the wastewater treatment system.
Bailey says they want to let people know whatever goes down the drain ends up in the wastewater treatment.
“The treatment plant is designed to treat sewage, not the myriad of other things that end up there.”
The campaign follows the appearance of an unknown discharge in the harbour a couple of weeks ago.
Bailey says it’s an extreme example of what happens when things go down the drain that shouldn’t.
“The treatment plant isn’t designed or isn’t capable of stopping everything that shouldn’t end up in the harbour from getting there.”
The mayor is hopeful by educating the public on what should be flushed, the town can avoid costly repairs to a system everyone pays for.
NOT WANTED IN OUR WASTEWATER:
“FLUSHABLE” WIPESSo-called “flushable” wipes may GO down your toilet, but they don’t BREAK down in the sewer. Damage and clogs will result in costly repairs. You can help!
For more, visit our website at: https://t.co/Nug86iPcTd pic.twitter.com/eJzMLXC0EF
— Town of Lunenburg, NS (@TownLunenburgNS) July 31, 2019
Reported by: Ed Halverson
Twitter: @edwardhalverson
E-mail: halverson.ed@radioabl.ca
