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Pouring inappropriate items like fats, oils, dairy, and chemicals down the sink can cause blockages, damage infrastructure, and pollute waterways. Proper disposal methods, such as composting, rubbish bins, or chemical collection events, are essential to protect public health and the environment. Collective individual actions are crucial in maintaining city plumbing and water quality.
A sinkhole has formed in Minneapolis' Uptown neighborhood, likely caused by erosion around storm and sanitary sewer pipes that run under the street. Crews are currently digging up the area to repair the damage, which is expected to take several days. The intersection of 27th Street and Girard Avenue South has been blocked off to pedestrians and vehicles. The repair work is not expected to affect drainage or sewer service for nearby homes and businesses.