Unwanted items in sewers

English

Unwanted and inappropriate items in the toilets and drains in Hafnarfjörður are becoming a problem. The problem is not new but seems to have been accelerating in recent weeks and months, causing breakdowns of pumps and other equipment. All this leads to costs that could otherwise be used for the development and maintenance of the equipment. The situation has been especially bad in the Vellir district recently and therefore this message is specifically tailored to residents and employees of companies in the Vellir district. The content of the message, however, applies to all residents and employees of companies in Hafnarfjörður.

Dear residents and users of the sewer in the Vellir district

Wastewater from the Vellir district in Hafnarfjörður runs through a small pumping station next to Fléttuvellir and Klukkuvellir. From there, the wastewater is pumped into collection systems, passing through the pump and the plant in Hraunavík, east of RioTintoAlcan in Straumsvík. In recent weeks, the pumps at Fléttuvellir have been blocked and damaged, causing them to stop because hygiene products (disposable cleaning cloths, rags etc.) which SHOULD NOT be flushed down the drain enter the sewer system, wrapping around the impeller and causing inconvenience for residents and high expenses for the sewer system. Please read the labels on all products carefully and DO NOT dispose of the following materials and products in the toilet and/or drains:

• mortar
• disposable scarves
• Clothes
• Cotton buds
• paints
• nappies
• sanitary towels
• plastic bags
• solvents
• petrol
• oils
• Stick and tapes

Many thanks in advance for your active participation in fixing this problem and for the cooperation in this field, as in all others.