Let's stop putting wipes or condoms down toilets until Toronto fixes its sewage infrastructure

After the rain yesterday, Mark Mattson from Swim Drink Fish and Lake Ontario Waterkeeper shared some alarming images about the amount of waste dumped into Lake Ontario. It is crazy what people put down the toilet these days and clear that more public awareness is needed. I am embedding some tweets and images below for you to see and share. 

There was quite a slurry in the Lake...

Just disgusted by the over 50 condoms and 50 sanitary wipes discharged into Lake Ontario near Ontario Place. @311Toronto this can’t be allowed to happen. @waterkeepermark @swimdrinkfish pic.twitter.com/9twpDMi8YC

— Lake Ontario Waterkeeper (@LOWaterkeeper) July 25, 2022

Mark Mattson is angry about this and so am I...

Angry about all the condoms, plastics, sanitary wipes from toilets floating up on Ontario Place western beach. Something must be done!!! @swimguide @swimdrinkfish @LOWaterkeeper pic.twitter.com/NFELLQpoMc

— Mark Mattson (@waterkeepermark) July 25, 2022

Some good advice...

We need more public education on why you shouldn’t flush anything but TP down the toilet.

— Toronto Lakefront Community (@TLFCommunity) July 25, 2022

Looks like the city cleanup crew has been alerted.

Hey @311 and @cityoftoronto Here at Ontario Place western beach near breakwall in Lake Ontario - appears to be a large spill from sewers. https://t.co/Lj7IQX8obG

— Mark Mattson (@waterkeepermark) July 25, 2022