Today, as I was making instant hot chocolate from the hot water dispenser in the break-room at work, a coworker informed me that it was industrial "recycled" wastewater that was only supposed to be used for washing tools. Thanks. I've only been doing that every day for the past 8 months. FML
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Today, I watched a coworker use an electric milk frother, lick it “clean”, then put it back in the break room drawer with the rest of the utensils. I had no idea it was her personal frother. I thought it was for everyone’s use, like the spoons, and I’ve been using it for days now. FML
Today, my colleague heated 1,5 liters of water, waited visibly impatient the several minutes it took to boil, made himself one cup of tea, then poured the rest down the drain. Maximum amount of time and energy wasted in one go? Check. FML
Today, at work I had to spend two hours cleaning up stinky toilet water. Why? Because yesterday, I forgot to turn on the septic tank pumps. The tank overflowed, and so did all the toilets. My boss is not happy. FML
Today, I heard on television that a body was found in my city's water reservoir. Word is that it was dead for over a week. I've been drinking and showering with that water. FML
Today, a pipe leaked in the store I work at. I had to smell sordid waste for more than 8 hours. FML
Today, one of my co-workers was fired after my manager discovered him pissing in the office coffee pot. I had three cups before I found out what had happened. FML
Today, I noticed that my coffee mug has a 'dishwasher safe' label. I've been hand washing it for a year. FML
Today, I noticed a thick layer of mold growing inside the straw of my water bottle. I use that bottle every day. FML
Today, I found out that a water pipe at my work had burst over the weekend. There is absolutely no water in the building, including the bathrooms. It's a 9-hour day, and I took a laxative this morning before I came in. FML
Today, I was running water for a relaxing bath. There have been some problems with the town's water for a while now, so I was pleased when the water looked so clear. Right as I thought that, however, the water instantly changed from crystal clear to shit brown. FML
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Mirorbo 27
If you haven't gotten sick yet, I must bow down to you for surviving for so long.
dd809 9
How do you not notice something like that after that many months?
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Comments (136)
mrahhhhh 21
That sucks. In this case boiling won't help you at all. If it is industrial waste, then I'm guessing it has a bunch of chemicals that boiling won't do shit against (i.e. you can't boil lead filled water and expect it to be safe for straight drinking). But I'm guessing he's messing with you. If that were true, you should honestly be dead by now.
Enigmax2514 7
Me thinks I can see ye in de dark now me pretty glow in de dark
Music_Is_Life101 0
......I think it's trying to tell us something.
THE_A_TEEN 28
Damn it 33, go back in your cage!
heyred 11
OSHA guidelines state non-drinking sources like that need to be clearly marked. Are you sure they weren't messing with you? Why have it connected to a hot water dispenser?
BigRigX 2
You either cant read or your coworker punk'd you. In the US that would be considered non-potable water and under osha standards would be clearly labeled, i call bs.
KK3137 31
Well, why stop now? If you've been doing it for this long and it tasted fine and you haven't gotten sick from it, enjoy your recycled water hot chocolate. I'm sure there are lots of minerals ;)
CruelGirl07 5
True that the "tool washing center" should not be in the break room, but depending upon the temperature of the water, you may be fine. If it's been heated past the boiling point, you're perfectly ok. However, I can't help but wonder how you went 8 months without knowing the purpose of the hot water dispenser.
Captain0bv10us 0
Well it looks like you're fine
stevenmx86 8
All of you seem to be sure that op works in a notable, upstanding factory. Clearly, most of you have never worked around a factory. A lot of the time, the "breakroom" is just a corner somewhere in the shop with a table and a microwave. Secondly, do you know how many times a company doesn't care about the OSHA standards until OSHA is breathing down their necks?
Ozma_fml 0
You need to find out what that tap is really for. Visit your doctor and ask if they recommend any blood tests. Also def get it on record that the tap wasn't labeled. If it wasn't and you get sick, you have grounds to sue.
juturnaamo 29
Ours is definitely not clearly marked non potable...but their is a really large basin with a grid filter on it...which I'm assuming all tool sinks would need. But maybe you just have a lousy work shop. Sorry OP. IVY.