Thames Tideway Tunnel Flashcards
1
Q
How much sewage was washed into the river in 2013 alone
A
55 million tonnes
2
Q
How wide is the tunnel
A
7m
3
Q
How long and deep will the tunnel be when it is completed
A
25km long
65 metres deep
4
Q
Purpose of the tunnel
A
Intercepts sewage before it reaches the river
Helps prevent the tidal River Thames from being polluted by untreated sewage
The overflow from the interceptor sewers will be diverted into the tunnel instead of flowing into the river
