"Monstrum" težak 100 tona blokirao kanalizaciju: Radnici se silno bore, biće neophodne nedelje da ga se reše

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A 100-ton, 100-meter-long fatberg was found in the sewers of East London.
This mass of solidified grease, oil, and fat was discovered under Whitechapel.
It is considered the 'grandchild' of a 130-ton fatberg found in the same area in 2017.
Thames Water warns that clearing the blockage could take weeks.
The company attributes fatbergs to fats, oils, and wet wipes entering the drainage system.
Costs to clear blockages and repair sewers reach tens of millions of pounds annually.
During December and January, Thames Water incurs £2.1 million in cleaning costs.
They advise against pouring liquid food waste, like sauces, and suggest using drain filters.
A study found that 'biodegradable' wet wipes can persist in the environment for over five weeks.
Another large fatberg, equivalent to eight London buses, was removed from sewers in Feltham in October.

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