Posted by Jared Shepherd People have asked me what surprised me the most here in Sochi. It’s this. Without question … it’s … THIS. pic.twitter.com/1jj05FNdCP — Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) February 4, 2014 Journalists covering the Olympics are tweeting their experiences as they have arrived in Sochi this week. Two words: Not good. Despite...
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MetLife Stadium, the site of Super Bowl XLVIII Sunday, February 2, 2014. Courtesy Wikipedia. The story goes something like this. Just after the Super Bowl’s second quarter, millions of fans rush to their bathrooms for relief, leading to a tremendous flush-induced surge in sewer systems across the country, large...
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A recent survey shows 60% of Super Bowl viewers plan to use a mobile device while watching the big game. While we haven’t commissioned a “sur-vey” , our intuition tells us 100% of Super Bowl viewers also will either use the bathroom,...
Read More Posted by Jared Shepherd ![WEIRD: Sewer clogged by a pile of undergarments [facepalm here]](https://www.neorsd.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/file0001006184534-280x200.jpg)
One of the most common sewer clogs in many cities sewer systems recently has been disposable wipes. They don’t play nice with your plumbing many wastewater treatment systems. Neither do underpants. Yes, true story—this one out of the UK—Severn Trent Water reports that a sewer in the town of...
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“It’s a little messy around the edges,” Joe said, referring to his sketch of a combined sewer regulator. I would have described it as intricate, then again, I’m not Joe. Joe Jira is a Geographic Information System Analyst in our Engineering department, and Analyst doesn’t give his enthusiasm for...
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How do we get a closer look at problems in our sewers? One way is using a video rig and camera like this. This is a demonstration set-up so our Open House visitors can see the camera and its maneuverability in action. Lights. Camera. Action. Video cameras are important...
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Before we share this story, if you are a the owner of a smart toilet, you might want to sit down. Just not on the toilet. It has been revealed that a “security flaw” in the high-tech Satis toilet—a commode capable of being controlled by your smart phone—means the...
Read More Posted by Jared Shepherd Here’s one birthday that’s a total crapper. Thomas J. Crapper, actually. January 13 marked the 150th birthday of plumber Thomas J. Crapper‘s invention, a one-piece pedestal for a flushing toilet that would revolutionize their operation—and sanitation in general. The Independent blogged about the birthday last week: …thanks to Thomas...
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Snow on the roads this morning makes traveling treacherous, but what’s going on below the surface? Our Sewer System Maintenance and Operation crews inspect sewers all year round, and during periods of road salting and deicing, the calcium deposits in sewers can build up quickly. In the above photo...
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Many of us are thankful for our pets, but this year, we at the Sewer District were glad to contribute to two happy endings that saved the lives of two very special animals. Jenni, a two-foot-long alligator, and Rosco, a German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix pup, were both rescued by quick...
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