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London Sewer Workers Fighting Intense “Sewer War” Against 820-Foot ‘Fatberg’

Every time you flush a disposable wet wipe down the toilet, just imagine sewer workers screaming, “Nooooo!” That’s because no one wants to battle a monster “fatberg” of the sort currently blocking London’s sewers. [More]

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London Water Officials Battle Massive Fatberg The Length Of A 747 Blocking The Sewer

If you aren’t a believer in the power of the fatberg, perhaps this recent find will strike fear into your toilet’s heart: London water officials had to fight a fatberg made from wet wipes, fatty masses and other debris the length of a Boeing 747 that plugged up the sewer system recently, threatening to flood area homes and businesses. [More]