Warning on sewer oil
A warning has been issued not to allow oil to get into the drains after sewers in Carmarthen became contaminated with oil causing a stench in people’s houses.
The incident, which affected homes in Water Street and Pentrefelin, took place in the early hours of Friday morning.
Council staff, police and the fire service were called out after residents complained about the smell rising into their homes.
Carmarthenshire County Council head of public protection Philip Davies said: “We had a significant incident where light fuel oil or paraffin had been released into the sewer system and ventilated through the drainage system into houses in the Water Street and Pentrefelin area.
“Fuel that enters the drains can lead to fumes entering people’s houses through the kitchen or bathroom sinks. It was an unpleasant odour but not explosive or poisonous.
“We opened the Myrddin Day Centre in case people felt unhappy staying in their own homes overnight. Council staff ventilated the sewer and gave people advice on ventilating their homes. We worked closely with Dwr Cymru to monitor the effects on the sewage treatment works.”
Mr Davies said that it was important that people did not put diesel or paraffin used for cleaning purposes into the drains.
“At this time of year we would ask people who have oil central heating systems to check the integrity and security of their tanks and supply pipes that are outside and may leak into nearby drains,” he added.
The incident, which affected homes in Water Street and Pentrefelin, took place in the early hours of Friday morning.
Council staff, police and the fire service were called out after residents complained about the smell rising into their homes.
Carmarthenshire County Council head of public protection Philip Davies said: “We had a significant incident where light fuel oil or paraffin had been released into the sewer system and ventilated through the drainage system into houses in the Water Street and Pentrefelin area.
“Fuel that enters the drains can lead to fumes entering people’s houses through the kitchen or bathroom sinks. It was an unpleasant odour but not explosive or poisonous.
“We opened the Myrddin Day Centre in case people felt unhappy staying in their own homes overnight. Council staff ventilated the sewer and gave people advice on ventilating their homes. We worked closely with Dwr Cymru to monitor the effects on the sewage treatment works.”
Mr Davies said that it was important that people did not put diesel or paraffin used for cleaning purposes into the drains.
“At this time of year we would ask people who have oil central heating systems to check the integrity and security of their tanks and supply pipes that are outside and may leak into nearby drains,” he added.
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