1,000 tonnes of fat cleared from London's sewers

[15/07/2010]

Thames Water says it has removed enough fat to fill nine double decker buses from London's sewers.

The company said the clean-up operation, beneath Leicester Square, was the largest of its kind.

The build-up of fat, caused by people pouring substances like cooking fat down the drain, causes flooding in 7,000 homes in the capital every year, Thames Water have said.

Fernco Environmental supply a range of products designed to tackle this problem, under the Kessel Grease Separator range. Effective management of fats, oils and grease at the point of use is now a legal requirement under the Building Regs Part H.

"Kitchens in commercial hot food premises should be fitted with a grease separator complying with BS EN 1825-1 ... or other effective means of grease removal"

Click here to watch some fascinating video footage in the Victorian sewers of London, on the BBC News website.

If you'd like more information about our Kessel Grease Separator range, and what a catering establishment needs to do to meet these regulations, please contact us at the office. You can either call 01226 340 222, or email us via our Contact Form.

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