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Wet wipes flushed down toilets 'could build 10 Big Bens'

New research found one in five people flush wipes at least occasionally as Thames Water warns of blockages, flooding risks and £21 million in annual costs.

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The findings come as part of Thames Water’s Bin It Don’t Block It campaign during Unblocktober.

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Wet wipes flushed down toilets 'could build 10 Big Bens'

The findings come as part of Thames Water’s Bin It Don’t Block It campaign during Unblocktober.

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heraldseries.co.uk broke the news on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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