Blunt warning as rank fatbergs block sewersThey remain the leading cause of thousands of sewer blockagesView 3 Images A fatberg that was recovered by South West Water teams (Credit: South West Water / Pennon Group)Bin it, do not block it — that is the blunt message to households as a new campaign urges people to keep wipes and kitchen fats out of drains to stop fatbergs forming and sewers backing up. ‌South West Water says it cleared more than 7,000 avoidable blockages in the past year, with around three-quarters caused by just two culprits: wet wipes and fats. ‌View 3 Images South West Water teams raking through rag recovered from the sewers (Credit: South West Water / Pennon Group)‌The utility’s advice is straightforward: only flush the “three Ps” — pee, poo and paper — and put all wipes in the bin, even if they are labelled “flushable”. Richard Price, managing director of wastewater services at South West Water, said: “Blocked sewers cause serious harm — from flooding homes and gardens to polluting rivers, beaches and seas. Additional campaign information and media resources can be found via the Pennon Group newsroom.