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Space Hopper Clogs Glasgow Sewer, Floods Road
22 Apr
Summary
- A large space hopper was found blocking a Glasgow sewer pipe.
- The blockage caused a busy road to flood in the Royston area.
- Scottish Water handles 36,500 blockages annually, costing over £7m.
A bizarre blockage in a Glasgow sewer has been resolved after a large space hopper was found lodged in a pipe. The inflatable toy was discovered covered in sludge in the Royston area, likely having been deliberately forced down a manhole. Its removal by Scottish Water's response team last Friday mitigated further issues, including flooding on a nearby busy road.
While the discovery might seem humorous, officials emphasize the serious impact such items have on the sewer system. Wet wipes, sanitary products, fats, oils, and grease are identified as the primary causes of blockages. Scottish Water reports handling approximately 36,500 sewer blockages each year throughout Scotland, incurring costs exceeding £7 million.
