Fatbergs are a modern problem that have civil engineers increasingly turning to tech in order to keep their cities’ subterranean bits clear of greasy obstructions..
Gigantic Plymouth fatberg monster discovered underneath the city
Disgusting mixture of hardened fat, oil and wet wipes 50m long lodged in sewer leading to Devonport pumping station took more than a month to dislodge
Fatberg in Plymouth sewer was as long as an Olympic swimming pool - or as tall as the Arc de Triomphe (Image: South West Water)
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