Who put a T-Shirt down the loo? 269 blockages in council’s system

What do cigarette butts, syringes, wet wipes and condoms have in common?

They are all blocking your toilet.

The Selwyn District Council spent about $50,000 last year, unclogging 269 blockages at sewer pump stations.

And there are some weird things found by the district council blocking drains – that’s a T-Shirt blocking a drain in the photo. See the photo - and read more!

Council Wastewater Water Treatment Wet wipes