Potomac Sewage Spill

[MuggsyB]

Maybe it's me, but this seems like a story that tbe media should be covering more?  I just find it odd there seems to be a lot of silence about it.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

I am sure the dept of health and human services will organize a swim tomorrow to draw attention to it.

[Pakuni]

I know nothing about it, but I'm certain a DEI hire is to blame.

[Scoop Snoop]

Maybe it's me, but this seems like a story that tbe media should be covering more?  I just find it odd there seems to be a lot of silence about it.

Nobody gives a sh!t.

[MU82]

Nobody gives a sh!t.

Actually, a lotta bodies did.

[jesmu84]

Maybe it's me, but this seems like a story that tbe media should be covering more?  I just find it odd there seems to be a lot of silence about it.

Why? We don't care about the environment anymore

[Scoop Snoop]

Why? We don't care about the environment anymore

This is true. I mean...environment? That's SO 2025.

[The Sultan]

I just took the catalytic converter off my car. Next step? Throwing fluorescent lights in the trash.

Down with tyranny!

[Scoop Snoop]

Maryland's guv Wes Moore is poo-pooing Trump's accusation that the feds were not informed about the spillage in time to repair the line. Moore is shoving Trump's crap right back into his face. The whole thing really stinks. I guess "brownout" doesn't always mean electricity voltage that is low. At least it is water borne. If it was in the air if could hit the fan blades of the wind turbines.

[MuggsyB]

If this had happened in the spring or summer it would be a bigger story.  Regardless, it could take them a year to fix this and it will destroy a lot of wildlife.  Not to mention summer activities on the Potomac.  Do not under any circumstances have your dogs near that water if you're a Scooper in the DC/VA/Maryland area.  And do not eat crab cakes or blue crab.  I would also buy bottled water even though local authorities say it's fine.  Protect your pets and be safe. 

[Shaka Shart]

Toss some manatees into the river to soak up the toxins

[Jay Bee]

Maryland's guv Wes Moore is poo-pooing Trump's accusation that the feds were not informed about the spillage in time to repair the line. Moore is shoving Trump's crap right back into his face. The whole thing really stinks. I guess "brownout" doesn't always mean electricity voltage that is low. At least it is water borne. If it was in the air if could hit the fan blades of the wind turbines.

When you dump in your Depends, do you put it the toilet or does the whole thing get placed in the trash?

[MuggsyB]

I'd be extremely careful threatening, ridiculing, besmirching, or even intimating a scintilla of harm on our tremendous manatee population.  And that goes for all of our wonderful marine mammals.  Many of you have lost your way and have unusually poor character.  And if you're trying to be funny or sarcastic, that won't save you either.  We simply must respect the manatee population and their greatness as they patrol various waterways. 

[JWags85]

Regardless, it could take them a year to fix this and it will destroy a lot of wildlife. 

I'd pump the brakes on fretting on this, I'm not seeing vast wildlife harm yet.  This wasn't a chemical spill or dump, sewage is disgusting and harmful to humans, but its nearly totally organic in makeup and will be broken down naturally over time.  Water being undrinkable/harmful to humans/domestic pets is still a ways away from wiping out wildlife.

Doesn't excuse any of it or make it any less disastrous, just useful to keep the proper framing.

My BIL who lives in the area said his brother, who is a HUGE angler, is upset about the potential to not be able to eat his catch for awhile, but not concerned about damage to the actual fishing aspect in the area.

[Shaka Shart]

Why is it poor character to point out that those fat a$$ manatees could store a bunch of the waste in their blubber and clean up the water for the much more useful and delicious creatures there?

It's not too late for manatees to make amends and help the world

[TSmith34, Inc.]

I'd be extremely careful threatening, ridiculing, besmirching, or even intimating a scintilla of harm on our tremendous manatee population.  And that goes for all of our wonderful marine mammals.  Many of you have lost your way and have unusually poor character.  And if you're trying to be funny or sarcastic, that won't save you either.  We simply must respect the manatee population and their greatness as they patrol various waterways. 

Tiresome schtick

[MuggsyB]

Why is it poor character to point out that those fat a$$ manatees could store a bunch of the waste in their blubber and clean up the water for the much more useful and delicious creatures there?

It's not too late for manatees to make amends and help the world

They're naturally hefty and that's fine. 
That waste would be death, stop attacking them. 

[MuggsyB]

I'd pump the brakes on fretting on this, I'm not seeing vast wildlife harm yet.  This wasn't a chemical spill or dump, sewage is disgusting and harmful to humans, but its nearly totally organic in makeup and will be broken down naturally over time.  Water being undrinkable/harmful to humans/domestic pets is still a ways away from wiping out wildlife.

Doesn't excuse any of it or make it any less disastrous, just useful to keep the proper framing.

My BIL who lives in the area said his brother, who is a HUGE angler, is upset about the potential to not be able to eat his catch for awhile, but not concerned about damage to the actual fishing aspect in the area.

I'd say it's tbd.  A friend of mine who's an an environmental engineer isn't as confident as your angler buddy. 

[jesmu84]

I'd say it's tbd.  A friend of mine who's an an environmental engineer isn't as confident as your angler buddy. 

Mugs. What's your opinion on what our country's current policy agenda is toward the environment?

[Shaka Shart]

They're naturally hefty and that's fine. 
That waste would be death, stop attacking them. 

Everything appears naturally hefty to you I assume 

[MuggsyB]

Mugs. What's your opinion on what our country's current policy agenda is toward the environment?

Piss poor.  We've done a terrible job for years and years and Republicans have been worse.  But to make serous impact we would have to essentially change our way of life. 

[MuggsyB]

Everything appears naturally hefty to you I assume 

Manatees are very similar to Newfies and St. Bernard's.  They're incapable of aggressive behavior and large.  That's not a sin. 

[dgies9156]

The problem is we routinely ignore critical infrastructure. Out of sight, like sewers, out of mind.

The broken sewer was 65 years old. When was the last time it was inspected by a licensed engineer? Did anyone put a replacement on a capital improvement budget? Or, did we assume it would last forever?

Hopefully, this break causes local and state government to reevaluate infrastructure needs. Much we did in Florida with deferred condo maintenance, state legislatures and local governments need to step up and at least do a better job of inspection and problem identification.

[Shaka Shart]

They're naturally hefty and that's fine. 
That waste would be death, stop attacking them. 

Don't be so short with me

[Scoop Snoop]

Manatees are very similar to Newfies and St. Bernard's.  They're incapable of aggressive behavior and large.  That's not a sin. 

Agree. It's little schitz who are synonymous with aggressive behavior. There's a lot of truth in the Napolean Complex. Your example of Newfies and St. Bernards is spot on. They're gentle giants. Then there's the yappy, pissy little Chihuahuas. Always spoiling for a fight about something.

Thanks for posting this Muggsy.