With the news that a 400 tonne 'fatberg' has been found in a sewer in Liverpool, we though we'd give you a quick insight into what causes these sewer monsters and the steps we can take to try and stop them.
The facts about fatbergs
What is a fatberg?
Why are fatbergs so hard?
How is a fatberg formed?
What's in the fatberg?
How big is the fatberg you've found in Liverpool?
How much does the fatberg weigh?
What will happen to the fatberg once broken down?
What does it smell like?
Why can't you just breakdown the fatberg with chemicals - like you use at home?
Why has it been left to get so huge?
What happened to the sewer?
How can we prevent them from forming?
How long will it take to remove the fatberg?
Will it come back?
Are there any more in the North West?
Is it dangerous?
Is it safe for engineers to handle that stuff?
How deep underground is it?
Why don't you just leave it?
Why would customers not want this up their street?
How do you tackle such a large fatberg?
What happens to the fat?
What should I do with my fat from cooking?
Why has it been left to get so huge?