Western Australia's Water Corporation has discovered a 30,000kg fatberg, potentially the largest in the state, at its Woodman Point wastewater treatment facility. Fatbergs form from non-flushable materials like oil, grease, and wet wipes, which accumulate and block sewer lines. The corporation reports a rise in blockages due to these fatbergs, necessitating ongoing maintenance of its extensive wastewater infrastructure. Experts stress that proper disposal practices can prevent such waste from clogging the sewer system and leading to overflows, urging community awareness on flushing only appropriate materials.
The enormous fatberg, weighing 30,000kg, found in Western Australia, highlights the ongoing issue of non-flushable materials clogging sewer systems, which is preventable.
Water Corporation’s maintenance spans 100 wastewater treatment facilities, and they are witnessing an uptick in blockages due to fatbergs, which greatly complicates their work.
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