Plastic Wet Wipe Ban Starts Spring 2027
The UK government confirms a ban on wet wipes containing plastic from Spring 2027. This move aims to reduce sewer blockages and river pollution. Learn more about the environmental impact.
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Philadelphia Sewage Crisis: Wastewater Floods City
Environmental emergency declared as Philadelphia's ageing sewer systems overflow, dumping millions of gallons of untreated sewage into rivers and streets. Health warnings issued for residents.
100-tonne fatberg removed from West London sewers
Thames Water completes massive sewage clearance operation after removing a colossal fatberg weighing over 100 tonnes from Feltham's Victorian-era sewer system.
10-tonne fatberg clogs London sewers
A colossal 10-tonne fatberg is clogging London's Victorian sewers, created from congealed wet wipes and cooking fats. Thames Water declares war on the growing problem threatening the city's infrastructure.
100-tonne fatberg discovered in London sewers
Thames Water uncovers colossal 100-tonne fatberg clogging London's sewers in Feltham, highlighting the ongoing battle against improper waste disposal.
London's super sewer transforms into public spaces
Discover how London's ambitious Tideway project is turning the city's 'super sewer' into breathtaking riverside parks and walkways, blending engineering with visionary architecture.
Giant rats invade UK sewers in growing crisis
Britain faces a growing crisis as giant rats, some as large as cats, infest sewers and urban areas. Experts warn of a looming public health disaster.
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