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Severn Trent is making significant strides in its battle against sewage blockages, successfully removing the equivalent of six Olympic-sized swimming pools filled with fats, oils, and greases (FOG) over the past year.
The Coventry-based water company faces the challenge of clearing approximately 30,000 blockages from its waste network each year, with a notable weekly removal of two-and-a-half tonnes of wet wipes from sewers—equivalent to the weight of a Range Rover.
The campaign, “Be A Binner, Not A Blocker,” has gained considerable traction, particularly during the recent summer Olympics in France, leading to the removal of 14 million litres of FOG from sewers. This initiative has been vital in preventing unnecessary and potentially costly plumbing issues for customers.
As part of this effort, Severn Trent has established an innovative partnership with local Gurdwaras in the region, including those in Birmingham and the Black Country. In collaboration with Environmental Compliance and Services, Lifecycle Oils, and community group Gurdwara Aid, fat-traps have been installed at these Sikh places of worship to collect FOG, preventing it from entering sinks or drains.
