'Putrid' 30 tonne fatberg pulled from Perth's sewers

'Putrid' 30 tonne fatberg pulled from Perth's sewers

A 30-tonne congealed mass of items that should not be flushed, including wet wipes, sanitary products, oils and grease was removed by an excavator over two days.

Fatbergs: A Silent Threat Lurking in Sewers - Revolutionized

When people think about what’s in their sewers, rats and strong smells might come to mind. But fatbergs are just as threatening, or even more so. What is a fatberg, and why is it such a problem? What Is a Fatberg? Fatbergs form when fats, oils and greases combine with solids that will not break down — such as wet wipes. They form when people pour unsuitable substances down drains or flush them in their bathrooms. Although both these activities s…