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Bryan Adams fans in Perth, Australia, were left disappointed last weekend when a concert was cancelled due to a fatberg clogging the city's sewage system. The water authority announced on Sunday evening that the event at the concert arena had been scrapped due to a large blockage of fat and rags that required clearing, causing several buildings to experience sewage overflows with the potential for the venues toilets to back up.
Fatbergs and Concert Cancellations
In an update on Monday, the authority announced that they had informed the concert promoter at 7:30 PM on Sunday that the blockage couldn't be easily removed, leading to the concert's cancellation. The concert arena's management made the decision based on public health concerns, as the sewage generated by the 16,000-capacity crowd was deemed excessive.
The fatberg was finally cleared around 11:15 PM. In closing the statement, the authority emphasized the importance of proper waste disposal, "While this was a rare incident, it serves as a reminder not to dispose of items down the toilet or sink that could cause such problems."
A Concert Cancellation: A Major Bummer
The concert promoter, Frontier Touring, issued a statement of their own, stating that the concert couldn't be rescheduled and tickets would be fully refunded. "The cancellation of the concert is a major bummer. We understand the fans' frustration, but we did everything we could to make the show happen."
What Exactly is a Fatberg?
Fatbergs, often found in sewer systems, form when kitchen, cosmetic, and hygiene items are improperly disposed of through the system, mixing with cooled cooking fats and oils to create a concrete-like mass that narrows and blocks pipes.
Keeping Fatbergs at Bay
To prevent fatbergs from forming in sewer systems, it's essential to properly dispose of grease, use sink strainers, only flush the 3 P's (pee, poo, and toilet paper), and educate others about proper waste disposal.
As a precautionary measure, it's always wise to follow the rules for waste disposal and ensure public safety is always prioritized over personal entertainment.
The fatberg that clogged the sewer system was primarily composed of kitchen waste, cosmetic items, and hygiene products, which mixed with cooled cooking fats and oils to form a substantial blockage. Due to this issue, the concert promoters had to cancel the event and fully refund the tickets, as the sewage generated by the large crowd could potentially cause the venue's toilets to back up, posing a public health risk.
