SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 21, 2025Interesting Engineering

London activates super sewer, stops 5 million tons of sewage from entering Thames

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London's newly operational 25km super sewer has successfully prevented 5.5 million tonnes of sewage from polluting the Thames, stopping 95% of spills and protecting the river equivalent to keeping 2,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools clean.

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