The Aquanauts discover that a colossal fatberg weighing 130 tonnes and stretching over 250 metres was unearthed in the East London sewers in 2018.  Composed of congealed fats, oils and non-biodegradable waste like wet wipes, this monstrous blockage threatened the sewer system and underscored the need for public awareness regarding what waste to put down the drain.

<p>The Aquanauts discover that a colossal fatberg weighing 130 tonnes and stretching over 250 metres was unearthed in the East London sewers in 2018.&nbsp; Composed of congealed fats, oils and non-biodegradable waste like wet wipes, this monstrous blockage threatened the sewer system and underscored the need for public awareness regarding what waste to put down the drain.</p>

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<p>We're the UK's children's radio station. Listen across the UK on DAB Digital Radio, on mobile and online at funkidslive.com.</p>

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