"This latest fatberg shows exactly what happens when fats, oils and wipes go down our drains they don't disappear, they build up and cause serious damage. The cost of clearing blockages and repairing sewers runs into tens of millions of pounds every year, and that money ultimately comes from our customers."
"Thames Water said the extraction of the blockage could take "weeks to complete" and "it serves as a stark reminder that what goes down the drain doesn't disappear"."
A mass of congealed fat, oil and grease measuring about 100 metres in length and estimated at roughly 100 tonnes was found blocking sewers under Whitechapel in east London. The sewer remains only partially blocked and residents are not currently affected, but extraction could take weeks. The blockage is linked to the 2017 Whitechapel fatberg and highlights seasonal increases in blockages during December and January. Clearing and repairing sewer blockages costs tens of millions of pounds annually. Residents are urged to scrape food from plates, use sink strainers and avoid pouring liquid foods or flushing wipes.
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