(*1*) In 2019, a 19-ton glob of rubbish and waste clogged a southeast Michigan sewer. Called a “fatberg,” the blockage was product of fat, oils and greases certain collectively primarily by disposable wipes. Some of these wipes are labeled “flushable,” however analysis suggests they’ll trigger large issues in sewers. Wipe-makers disagree. But Macomb County is …
Fighting Fatbergs – Great Lakes Now 1015 – Segment 1 Read More »
The pandemic raises questions: As keep-at-house orders finish round the Great Lakes, does Wisconsin’s expertise opening companies predict something for different communities that rely upon tourism? How are researchers, reef restorers and hydroponic farms reacting to the pandemic? Plus, with a rise in use of non-public wipes, will there be extra fatbergs rising in our …
Unlocking the Lakes – Great Lakes Now Full Episode – 1015 Read More »
(*1*) Lurking in our sewers is a brand new drawback. It’s huge. It’s gross. It can pressure uncooked sewage into rivers and houses. It’s… a fatberg. It’s a congealed mess of issues folks have put down their bathrooms, sinks and drains that ought to go within the rubbish — assume wipes, paper towels and hygiene …