Work: Today, as I was making instant hot chocolate from the hot water...

By Anonymous - 30/08/2011 22:38 - United States

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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Wednesday 31 August 2011 8:44

If you haven't gotten sick yet, I must bow down to you for surviving for so long.

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Wednesday 31 August 2011 8:43

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Comments

Oohscandalous 1

Thursday 1 September 2011 6:09

Pretty sure that's a lie. What would a wastewater connection be doing in a break room? You would know by the taste/smell/appearance of the water. Also, wastewater would not be heated - the gunk in it would clog up and destroy the water heater. Figure it out :P

bizznatch98 0

Thursday 1 September 2011 8:38

Buddy u suckk

morticia13 2

Thursday 1 September 2011 9:12

Okay ew

BiancaW 0

Thursday 1 September 2011 9:29

Oh that's nasty. (Cleveland voice)

dreamkayy 0

Thursday 1 September 2011 17:35

why would anyone use recycled "waste" water to clean anything? gross. that person probably isnt telling the truth. you would definitely have tb by now!

charlieohcharlie 12

Thursday 1 September 2011 17:37

It's obviously not that bad since you're still standing after drinking it for so long!

ohcrapitscurtis 8

Thursday 1 September 2011 18:17

They guy is messing with you. It's hot water in the break room, what else would it be 4?

badandevil 0

Thursday 1 September 2011 18:30

What is the ******* problem? You are still alive. People in poor countries do not even have water. In india the children starve eatin anything in the trash. Just sayin.