VIDEO: NI Water pull 'wet-wipe monster' from sewer

Northern Ireland Water have published a video showing what it describes as a "wet-wipe monster" being removed from a sewer pipe in Newtownabbey.
The 'wet-wipe monster' removed by NI Water. (Video/Photo courtesy of NI Water)The 'wet-wipe monster' removed by NI Water. (Video/Photo courtesy of NI Water)
The 'wet-wipe monster' removed by NI Water. (Video/Photo courtesy of NI Water)

Gavin McCready, wastewater manager for Belfast warned people against flushing wet-wipes down the toilet.

“It doesn’t need to be Halloween for us to be afraid of what we find down there, everything from children’s bikes to thousands of rags.

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People are under the impression the wet wipes are okay to flush, whether it’s facial, baby or toilet.

The 'wet-wipe monster' removed by NI Water. (Video/Photo courtesy of NI Water)The 'wet-wipe monster' removed by NI Water. (Video/Photo courtesy of NI Water)
The 'wet-wipe monster' removed by NI Water. (Video/Photo courtesy of NI Water)

"The fact is they are not; even if they say flushable! Unlike toilet paper, these wipes hold a certain amount of water and do not break down quick enough to avoid causing a blockage.

"The same goes for FOG, instead of pouring it down the sink (this includes rinsing off cooking trays) scrape it into the bin or into a bottle for recycling."

Mr. McCready added: “All we ask is that people are more responsible with the disposal of their bathroom and food waste; the next blockage could be in your home, and that would be scary!”