VILLAGERS have been blasted by a water firm after sewers have become blocked with condoms.
residents have been flushing their used contraceptives down the toilets and wreaking havoc on the .
Randy residents were warned after blocking sewers with too many flushed condoms Credit: Jam Press/Thames Water
The drainage system on a housing estate got bunged up by condoms and wet wipes Credit: Jam Press/Thames Water
In a housing estate in Randy, Wiltshire, residents have bunged up the drainage system with .
The high volume of rubbers in the sewage system caused pumping station systems in Tadpole Garden Village to fail, said .
There was also a significant build up of wet wipes and fat that caused issues too.
Grim pictures show congealed masses of fat, along with the and condoms, wrapped around sewage systems.
Thames Water were forced to write to the residents, warning them of the disruption flushing condoms down the can cause.
The letter read: “We are writing to make you aware of an ongoing issue affecting the local sewerage system in Tadpole.
“Recently, the sewage pumping station serving the area has suffered a fault caused by a significant build-up of inappropriate items being flushed into the sewer network.
“These include fats, wet wipes and, in particular condoms, which should never be disposed of via the toilet.
“Flushing these items causes serious problems for the pumps within the sewage pumping station, leading to blockages and mechanical failures.
“In this recent incident, the build-up also caused our telemetry systems to fail.
“These systems are essential, as they allow us to remotely monitor equipment and respond quickly to any issues.
“When they fail, problems can go undetected for longer, increasing the risk of damage and disruption.”
Workers found a significant build-up of fast too Credit: Jam Press/Thames Water
Photos showed condoms hanging off blocked equipment Credit: Jam Press/Thames Water
Other photos showed condoms hanging off blocked equipment.
The letter said the blockage was “unpleasant, disruptive and potentially harmful”.
Haydon Wick Parish Councillor Vinay Manro also urged locals to dispose of condoms properly.
He said: “Thames Water confirmed that pumping station failures in Tadpole have been caused by a build-up of condoms, wet wipes, and fats being flushed into the system.
“These materials do not break down and are damaging critical infrastructure.
“In one recent incident near Tadpole Lane, between Oakhurst Way roundabout and the Swindon & Cricklade Railway bridge, a blockage forced the pumping station to stop operating.
“Tankers had to be brought in to maintain water services to homes.”
Haydon Wick Parish Councillor Vinay Manro (2nd from right) Credit: Jam Press/Thames Water
Thames Water were forced to write to the residents Credit: Alamy
Eze Chidiebere Paul
I'm dedicated to creating high-quality content that informs, inspires, and delights. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch. Happy reading!
