I work in drinking water and wastewater treatment. I had this surprise the other day.

Jan 15, 2024 11:05 PM

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Ooh nooo, are they ok?

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Find a rescue to take in those poor kitties.

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Lmao goddamn how long is that shaft for what I assume is the actuator on an isolation valve?

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

A nice surprise to have.

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

glad you enjoyed your work coonvention

2 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

"we got 6 what in valve vault 4?"

2 years ago | Likes 142 Dislikes 0

No, What is in vault 2

2 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

RAKUNS

2 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

call em by their proper name...trash pandas

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hope you called animal control to come get them out. They won't kill the raccoons, they'll trap and then release a few miles away.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Depends on where. In Illinois for example, it is illegal to relocate them. They either have to be released within 100 yards, taken to a licensed wildlife rehaber, or euthanized.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The funny thing is that I'm IN Illinois, lol.

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Looks like a party for people with anxiety

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Water & wastewater guy here too. Can confirm the weirdness of unexpected critters.

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Why is there a camera in the bathroom?

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

are they ok

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

A reminder to only flush the three Ps: paper, pee & poo

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And not those 'flushable' wipes.

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Stray, but racoons

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

'Why does this water taste like racoon pee?'... 'Uh, how do you know...' Sees MAGA hat... 'Oh, OK...'

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

'this dark soggy pit that floods regularly is good place to be' -Raccoons

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Why does your water utility have a racoon trap?

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They look healthy. Do they swim to get there?

2 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 0

If the water level gets to high there is a pipe that overflow in a river. They use that pipe, itโ€™s usually dry.

2 years ago | Likes 39 Dislikes 0

There isn't a grate or anything?

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Likely don't want any obstructions that stuff could get caught on. With this example, that may be changing. :)

2 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Naw, it's the wastewater side. It's fine if they are there.

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

those are some chonkers!

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I fucking knew it!

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I hope they're not on the drinking water side.

2 years ago | Likes 67 Dislikes 0

"They're the same side" -Nokia waterworks. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_water_supply_contamination)

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Water with natural wash bear flavors added

2 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Lol no, they hang in the much warmer wastewater well. Itโ€™s in between two aerated pound. Water temperature is around 15 celsius all year long. (Around 60 freedom unit i think).

2 years ago | Likes 45 Dislikes 0

Very close. It's 59F according to this unit converter

2 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

He used the ol double it and add 30 gets you close enough routine. We all do. ๐ŸคŸ๐Ÿผ๐ŸคŸ๐Ÿผ

2 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

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2 years ago (deleted Mar 28, 2024 11:29 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

I think they'll be ok

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Will seedless grapes be alright. I have seedless.

2 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

I would think seedless would be safer than seeded. Iโ€™m sure the little buddies will be happy with some yummy grapes ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿฆ

2 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

They're pretty chunky looking, I think they can help themselves just fine

2 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1