130 Ton “Fatberg” plugs up Whitechapel Sewer
People say never to flush things like wet wipes down the toilet, they don’t degrade quickly and can cause a clog. So what happens when people don’t listen and flush this stuff anyway? One word — Fatberg.
Everyone has probably been told a few times when they are younger what is safe and not safe to flush down the toilet. No paper towels, wet wipes, condoms, etc. These items just down break down fast enough (or at all), and can cause a clog in the sewer lines and cause a big headache for water treatment plants.
Another thing never to flush down the toilet, or drain down your sink is grease and oils. Especially any grease that is solid at room temp.
Now that we are clear on what we shouldn’t be flushing; most of us have flushed things that we shouldn’t have.
The Evidence
Fatberg.
All of that crap going into the sewer can create a blockage, with older pipes and sewers being the biggest victim of the Fatbergs. The often rougher walls of…