Billions of wet wipes clogging sewers, Thames Water warns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 08:31 · Archive

Thames Water warns that billions of wet wipes flushed annually cause blockages and pollution.

Thames Water has warned that billions of wet wipes flushed every year are causing costly blockages and pollution across the region, with the utility suggesting this could lead to higher water bills.

How it is being reported

• Higher water bills warning as billions of wet wipes clog sewers, warn Thames WaterSwindon Advertiser · 2 Oct, 05:00
• Higher water bills warning as billions of wet wipes clog sewers, warn Thames WaterGazette & Herald · 2 Oct, 05:00

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