Sewer Inspection: The Weirdest Things to Come Out of the Sewers

You’ve probably seen those morning cartoons where right after a sewer inspection people start traveling through sewers for reasons ranging from solving a case to traveling to another world. Through these shows sewers are painted as a wondrous place, home to magical and sometimes scary but otherwise endearing or curious creatures whose story you’d like to follow every episode. As you grew up though, you soon realize that these things belong to a fantasy world, so thereafter when you sit on your toilet, you are able to go about your business without worry. Unfortunately, when it comes to sewers, truth is definitely stranger than fiction. Heard of alligators being found in the sewers? Those are true stories. Some of the weirdest things that sewer maintenance companies like Milani ever found in sewers, drainpipes and trenches all over the country are illegal drugs, guns, live cats, snakes, iPods, and even prosthetic eyeballs. That said, here are three of the top weirdest things that have been found in sewers around the world.

Dentures

In Rock Hill, South Carolina, a frantic caller told a sewer maintenance man that he dropped his teeth down there. The maintenance guy was able to recover the man’s dentures intact and in good condition. The customer said that he intended to wear them again, but after a thorough cleaning, of course.

Man-bra

Like something from a bad comedy show, a sewer jetting technician in Plainfield, Illinois went to a commercial building and worked on a toilet in the men’s restroom. After hours of trying to unclog it, he was shocked to discover the cause: a training bra.

Carnivorous Lizards

Lizards enjoy water. If they live in recently urbanized areas, they will go wherever they can find a source of constant water (i.e., the sewers). A few years ago, a Norwegian boy told his mommy he needed to go, and when the mother lifted the toilet seat, they were greeted by a large Teju, a South American carnivorous lizard. Luckily, the mother accompanied her child, because if he had sat down on the toilet without looking, the giant lizard would have almost certainly bitten him. Whatever problems you may encounter with your plumbing or drainage system, it’s always a good idea to have a professional look at it. It’s hard to tell what you may find down there, so for your own safety, have your favorite sewer repair company’s number written alongside your other emergency contacts. There’s just no telling when you’re going to need it.