A Messy Business

Recently we have had to deal with several blocked drains, in virtually every case the cause has been people putting nappy wipes, face wipes, kitchen wipes, etc down their toilets.

The problem with these items is that they are virtually indestructible, and certainly not biodegradable. Mi Sol drains are not great at the best of times, but these wipes form into balls and literally block everything, and have to be removed by hand or by suction machine.

I am asking all Owners to find other ways to dispose of these items, and put only normal toilet paper down the toilet.

Each time we have to call a company in to clear these drains it costs Euro 180 . 00 weekdays and Euro 270 . 00 Saturday and Sunday. For some reason it usually seems to be weekends when Owners report these problems of blocked drains.

I will be putting forward a proposal that if we have to clear drains blocked by wipes, and we can determine which plot they come from, which we usually can, then that Owner will be charged the cost of clearing the drain.

All Owners who let their property to family and friends, especially with young children, might be wise to leave a prominent note to their guests not to put other than toilet paper into the drainage system.

Investigations are under way with a view to purchasing our own drain clearing machinery.

I would like to thank owners Mr Tony Evans and Mr Ray Hanrahan for their kind assistence in dealing with some of the recent blockages.