This post is not just directed at wet wipe users...
Everyone should be aware of this huge problem facing water companies across many cities, from London to Sydney.
Not just wet wipe users, but restaurant owners and anyone who puts anything that isn’t toilet paper down the toilet.
Unless you’ve been on a tropical island for the last few years, you’ll most likely know about the massive fatberg problem in our country’s sewers.
In fact, it’s not only a UK problem, it’s a worldwide issue.
However, I have always said women deserve a better hygiene solution. And that’s why The Bum Gun Blog aims to help improve the lives of everyone…
Here is a quick recap for the benefit of you tropical islanders and wet wipe users… (jealous)
The term ‘fatberg’ became well known a few years ago when massive blockages were found in our nation’s sewers, mostly in London.
Londoners were faced with toilet blockages and sometimes sewage coming back into their bathrooms.
Yuk!
That’s right.
Fatbergs are not natural – they are creatures of the modern age – and the blockages they cause can lead to raw sewage flowing back up into shops, offices and our bathrooms.
This grotesque mass of sewage that was developing below our feet was a problem that needed to be sorted.
Wet Wipe Users and Thames Water
When Thames Water investigated, they found massive chucks of debris blocking our sewers, so the sewage could not flow properly.
Thames Water knew they had to do something about these fatbergs.
Because according to official Thames Water reports, the company manages over 108,000 km of sewer network across London and the Thames Valley.
That’s a lot of sewers to get blocked by wet wipe users!!
Thames Water Remove 100 Tonnes Fatberg Created by Kitchen Fat and Wet Wipe Users
What is The Dictionary Definition of a Fatberg?
Fat is a big component of a fatberg, but it is all the wet wipes, condoms, nappies, sanitary products and cotton wool have all contributed to the problem.
Our sewage pipes were not designed to deal with these products and they get stuck into a giant mass with congealed fat to create the hideous fatbergs…
Do wet wipe users know about the biggest known fatberg in the UK?
Just recently, the biggest known fatberg in the UK was discovered in London which was around 250 metres long and weighed around 130 tonnes.
And that’s why Thames Water is getting tough on fatbergs
And if you need more proof, check out the Feltham Fatberg: Thames Water’s £18M Problem
A Thames Water spokesman told us: “This fatberg is easily the biggest we’ve ever seen. It’s a total monster and it’s taking a huge amount of manpower and machinery to remove as it is set rock solid.”
The problem with fatbergs is that they are like breaking up concrete.
And if you’ve ever used a Kango concrete jack-hammer, you’ll know it’s very hard work.
It is so frustrating because fatbergs are totally avoidable.
If wet wipe users discarded their wipes properly, and disposed other sanitary products in a proper waste basket then this problem can be avoided.
And Thames Water wouldn’t be faced with such massive fatberg clearance bills. Which they are bound to pass on to all of us, whether we are responsible for the fatbergs or not…
Thames Water is NOT happy with wet wipe users
They are spending £1m a month unblocking ‘fatbergs’ from London’s sewers
And Thames Water clears around 85,000 blockages a year from its 108,000 km sewer network and all wet wipe users should know this.
The company is monitoring five giant fatbergs underneath the capital with the biggest, weighing 130 tonnes, in Tower Hamlets.
But the fatberg problem is on the rise.
Thames Water has revealed it spends £1m a month clearing blockages from London’s sewers – nearly five an hour.
Therefore, Thames Water must go on the offensive. They will be sending specialists to visit food outlets to give free advice on disposing of fat and oil responsibly.
Thames Water is stepping up its fight against wet wipe users and fatbergs
Thames Water has to step up its fight against fatbergs so they are starting a campaign to encourage food outlets to effectively manage waste fats, oils and grease.
The campaign will mainly target restaurants and fast food retailers, off the back of shocking research carried out over the last two years in Oxford.
The pilot campaign in Oxford showed 95% of outlets visited were contributing to sewer blockages.
Now Thames Water’s ‘fatberg team’ will be visiting food outlets in fatberg hotspots to investigate their current grease management and inform them about responsibly disposing of waste fats, oils and grease to help reduce blockages and flooding.
I don’t think everyone purposely discards their fat down the drain knowing they’ll cause a problem.
I inherently believe most people are good.
The problem is ignorance.
I bet most restaurant owners in the UK don’t realise the consequences of throwing their fat down our sewers.
Likewise, people who use wet wipes probably don’t realize that their wet wipes ARE NOT DISPOSABLE!
It might say they are on the packets but they are most definitely not.
Scientists and experts have proved in multiple studies that wet-wipes DO NOT DEGRADE like toilet paper.
“Even though some of these things are marketed as flushable, they’re not biodegradable,” said Dr Sharon George, environmental sustainability lecturer at Keele University. “They go into the drains, and they clog.”
The manufacturers should tell wet wipe users to discard in bins or help pay to clear the fatbergs
I sincerely believe the manufacturers of wet wipes should help pay to clear the fatbergs…
Why not?
It’s their product which is contributing to the massive fatbergs problem. And they know wet wipe users don’t want to discard their ‘shitty wet-wipes’ in the bin.
The smart alternative wet wipe users
The smart alternative to wet-wipes is of course The Bum Gun bidet sprayer.
Here Are 4 Clear Reasons Why Wet Wipe Users Should Invest In The Bum Gun
- The Bum Gun gets you ‘shower fresh clean’. If wet-wipes could do that, we would never shower again, and just wipe our bodies with wet-wipes.
- The Bum Gun is cheaper than wet-wipes. Over the 5 year warranty of the Titan Bum Gun, imagine how many wet-wipes your family will buy each and every week. The Titan only costs £60. Even less when you gran our promotions.
- Many wet-wipes can contain chemicals which can irritate the sensitive skin in our private areas.
- The Bum Gun is by far the more eco-friendly product. The Bum Gun will NEVER contribute to the fatberg problem costing our water companies millions of pounds.
Will Wet Wipe Users Face Court Action for Fatbergs?
Well, you might if you have a restaurant…
In late 2016, a restaurant in Wolverhampton was prosecuted by Severn Trent Water under section 111 of the Water Industry Act, which says it’s an offence to discharge anything into a sewer which may interfere with it flowing freely. The case, which saw the owner fined just over £5,000.
However, with wet-wipes it’s a purely ethical situation…
You probably won’t face court for helping to build up the giant fatbergs, but do you really think you should be ‘a part of the problem’?
Final Thoughts On Why Wet Wipe Users Should Invest In The Bum Gun
Honestly, you will never be happier with a product you’ve purchased online than The Bum Gun bidet sprayer.
I can’t even go on holiday anymore unless I know they have The Bum Gun installed in their bathrooms.
Right now, you might think that is crazy. But once you discover The Bum Gun bidet sprayer, you ain’t never going back to nasty toilet paper – not willingly anyway!!
And The Bum Gun gets you ‘shower fresh clean’ every time.
If wet-wipes could do that, we would never shower again, and just wipe our bodies with wet-wipes.
Invest in The Bum Gun today for a brighter, cleaner future for you and all your family.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wet Wipe Users and Fatbergs
Do wet wipe users know wet wipes cause fatbergs?
Most wet wipe users don’t realize their wipes contribute to fatbergs. Many believe the “flushable” labels on packaging, but scientists have proven these wipes don’t break down like toilet paper. Thames Water estimates that wet wipe users across London contribute to the £1 million monthly cleanup costs.
Why do wet wipe users flush wipes instead of binning them?
Many wet wipe users flush wipes because they find it more hygienic than keeping soiled wipes in a bathroom bin. However, this convenience creates massive sewer blockages. The smart alternative for wet wipe users is switching to The Bum Gun bidet sprayer, which uses only water and eliminates wet wipe waste entirely.
Can wet wipe users face legal action for fatbergs?
While wet wipe users typically don’t face prosecution, restaurant owners can be fined under the Water Industry Act for contributing to fatbergs. Thames Water has successfully prosecuted businesses for improper fat disposal. As fatberg costs increase, water companies may pursue stricter enforcement against both commercial and residential wet wipe users.
How much do wet wipe users cost taxpayers annually?
Thames Water spends £1 million per month (£12 million annually) clearing fatbergs caused by wet wipe users and improper fat disposal. The company clears 85,000 blockages yearly from London’s sewers alone. These costs get passed to all water customers through increased bills, regardless of whether they’re wet wipe users.
What should wet wipe users do instead of flushing wipes?
Wet wipe users have two responsible options: discard used wipes in a bin, or switch to The Bum Gun bidet sprayer. The Bum Gun provides superior “shower fresh” cleanliness using only water, costs less than a year’s supply of wet wipes, and creates zero sewer waste. It’s the permanent solution that wet wipe users worldwide are discovering.
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