Thames Water sewage stench forces London bike shop mechanics outdoors daily
A south London bike shop has been plagued by a foul sewer stench since June, forcing mechanics to work outdoors. Owner Tamas Polocz says Thames Water acknowledged responsibility for untreated sewage in a mains drain beneath Bicycle Nation but provided no repair timeline. The acrid odor, occurring five times daily, has left staff fearing health impacts and threatening the business.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 09:10 UTC
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