Fatberg
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A fatberg is a build-up of non-biodegradable objects like wet wipes and liquids such as grease, oils, and fat.[1] Fatbergs are found in sewer systems. They cause problems in the flow of sewage through the pipes and can cause blockages. It is very expensive to remove and sometime needs special equipment to remove.[2]
City officials warn people not to flush objects down the toilet so fatbergs do not form.[3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Britain's biggest ever 'fatberg' – the size of a bus and weighing 15 tonnes – found in London drain". The Independent. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Monster fatberg longer than two Wembley football pitches clogging up Whitechapel sewer". thameswater.co.uk. Archived from the original on March 29, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Don't feed the fatberg! What a slice of oily sewage says about modern life". The Guardian. Retrieved October 25, 2024.