Unblocktober

The very first awareness month for sewers and seas.

17/09/2026

Together we're stronger.

Water companies, contractors, suppliers, communities and charities all have a role to play.

Unblocktober is about creating a united voice for positive behaviour change.

Because protecting our wastewater networks is everyone's responsibility.

Meet some of our partners: Anglian Water - Love Every Drop, Northern Ireland Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, United Utilities, Scottish Water, Severn Trent, Yorkshire Water

10/09/2026

How much do you know about wet wipes?

Wet wipes have been causing problems in our sewers for years – but major change is coming across the UK.

Millions of wet wipes are used every day, and too many still end up being flushed down the toilet and into our wastewater networks.

From 2027, new legislation will bring significant changes to the wet wipe market. But how much do you really know about the impact wet wipes can have?

Share your wet wipe knowledge 👇

03/09/2026

Unblocktober 2026 Starts Soon!

Today marks the run up to Unblocktober 2026 with our theme being the ban on wet wipes. Together with our partners, we're encouraging everyone to make simple changes that help reduce sewer blockages, protect our waterways and support a cleaner environment.

Download our Unblocktober resource pack here... https://www.unblocktober.org/download-your-2026-resources-here

20/11/2025

A reminder to get your nominations in before the deadline of the 30th of November.

Nominate your champions for:

🐳 Individual Champion of the Year
🚽 Business Champion of the Year
💦 Newcomer of the Year

Know someone who has gone the extra mile, or is deserving of an Unblocktober award?

Tag us or email [email protected] with your nominee's name.

For details, click the link below ⬇️

https://www.unblocktober.org/blog/introducing-unblocktober-awards

18/11/2025

Big news for our rivers and sewers!

After years of campaigning, the UK government have decided to ban all wet wipes containing plastic as part of its Plan for Water strategy.

Why does this matter?

Plastic wipes cause 93% of sewer blockages—including fatbergs—costing £100m a year to clear.

They also pollute waterways, harming wildlife and ecosystems.

This ban is a huge step toward cleaner rivers and healthier communities.

What can we all do to help?

Choose plastic-free alternatives and never flush wipes down the toilet.

Together, we can protect our pipes, rivers, and oceans.

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