The Fatberg Crisis: Challenges in Urban Wastewater Systems

This chapter examines the critical issue of waste accumulation in London’s Victorian sewers, focusing on the formation of 'fatbergs' and their impact on urban sanitation. It discusses the historical evolution of toilets and sewage systems, revealing the ongoing struggles against modern challenges like microplastics and PFAS. The segment also contrasts wastewater management issues in the U.S. with those in the U.K., highlighting the burden of outdated infrastructures and the plight of underserved communities.