Mussels Clogging London’s Pipes | London News

Thames Water’s pipes are getting clogged by an invasive mussel invasion—enough to fill four Olympic pools yearly. These prolific breeders are causing massive disruptions, forcing engineers to use power tools and divers to clear them. Compounding the issue, signal crayfish and Chinese mitten crabs are burrowing and corroding infrastructure, raising flood risks. The utility spends over six million pounds annually just to manage the mess, pledging stronger action to protect water systems and wildlife as nature throws its tiny, destructive wrench into the works. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0df13285d8f06d0f