Fatbergs caused majority of New Plymouth wastewater blockages last year

RNZStuff1NewsWednesday 29 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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New Plymouth District Council officials report that fatbergs caused approximately 70 per cent of local wastewater network blockages last year. These masses, formed from cooking fat and other items, contributed to 125 blockages. The council has already cleared seven fatbergs since the start of the year.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 29 Jan 2025, 11:24am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 2 hours
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