Wet Wipes

• Coronavirus and use of wet wipes blocking sewers, leading to challenges at treatment plants

  In London, flushed material can cause damage to equipment, takes up labour and can lead to blockages throughout the entire sewer system.

  World

  Jul 10, 2020
  
• The disgusting mess clogging Halifax’s sewers during COVID-19

  Photos show 'disposable wipes' and plastic gloves gathered into piles of brown and off-white material.

  Environment

  Apr 3, 2020
  
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• Massive ‘fatberg’ the size of ‘6 double-decker buses’ clogging sewer in U.K. town

  A giant “fatberg,” a massive glob of hardened grease, oil and wet-wipes that’s more than “six double-decker buses” in size is clogging a sewer in the British town of Sidmouth.

  Trending

  Jan 8, 2019
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• Britain considers banning wet wipes that cause ‘fatbergs’ in waterways

  The possible ban is part of Prime Minister Theresa May's bid to end the use of all "avoidable plastic waste" by 2042.

  Environment

  May 9, 2018