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flag Thames Water warns Oxfordshire residents to stop flushing milk, grease, meat juices, and wipes to prevent 75,000 annual sewer blockages.

flag Thames Water is warning Oxfordshire residents against pouring milk, meat juices, cooking oils, and disposable wipes down drains, citing a survey showing 61% regularly dump milk, 33% dispose of meat juices, and 27% pour oils, with a quarter wrongly believing wipes are flush-safe. flag These habits contribute to up to 75,000 annual sewer blockages, costing £40 million and risking flooding and pollution. flag Despite 80% acknowledging environmental harm, the utility urges scraping fats into bins, avoiding hot drinks down sinks, and flushing only toilet paper and waste, calling for clearer labels and kitchen disposal bins to support better habits, especially during the busy holiday season.

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