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New 100-Ton Fatberg Discovered in East London Sewers

12/25/2025

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A new 100-ton fatberg was found in the sewers of east London, in Whitechapel, about 100 meters long.
Thames Water warns such blockages are costly, with annual clearance expenses in the tens of millions of pounds.
They emphasize residents should avoid pouring fats and flushing wipes down drains, especially during the festive season when blockages rise.
Thames Water notes clearance costs can reach £2.1 million during December and January.

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A new 100-ton fatberg was found in the sewers of east London, in Whitechapel, about 100 meters long.
Thames Water warns such blockages are costly, with annual clearance expenses in the tens of millions of pounds.
They emphasize residents should avoid pouring fats and flushing wipes down drains, especially during the festive season when blockages rise.
Thames Water notes clearance costs can reach £2.1 million during December and January.