How can I stop sewer blockages?

A major cause of sewer blockages - both on the public sewers and on customers' own drainage pipes - is flushing the wrong things down the loo. Items such as cotton wool, baby wipes and cotton buds can clump together, causing blockages, sewer flooding and major expense.

Pouring fats and oils down the kitchen sink can also lead to blockages, as these materials can solidify in the pipes.

We've got lots of information here on how to be kind to your pipes, and to our sewers!