Sydney Water’s massive fatberg at the Malabar sewage plant has been linked to the so‑called poo balls that have closed several Sydney beaches since October 2024. After heavy rains in January 2026 fresh balls washed up at Malabar, authorities erected warning signs but issued no public statement or beach closures. Sydney Water has been slow to admit responsibility, and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has kept detailed findings private. A 16‑month investigation by scientists confirms the balls are human‑generated waste, not tar, and that the fatberg-the size of four buses-was the source. The incident has raised questions about transparency and environmental safety in the city’s water infrastructure.
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