People living in London Colney are kicking up a stink after a sea of sewage gurgled up from the drains and swamped the street.

Thames Water confirmed there are blockages in the sewer system around London Colney High Street, which last night caused flooding near The White Horse pub.

Richard Housden, who lives in nearby Five Acres, said "enough is enough" - and this is the latest in a long line of incidents.

The 68-year-old said: "Is this what we have to live with?

"Thames Water are well aware of the problems but just seem to think that sending a lorry with flashing lights will unblock the system.

"This needs urgent attention today and should not be allowed to continue.

"Is it that they just don't care about any one and believe we should all be walking in excrement?

"This is a serious health hazard."

Speaking on behalf of Thames Water, Becky Trotman said CCTV cameras have been used to "understand the extent of the problem".

She added: "This area suffers repeat sewer blockages as a result of cooking fat, oil and wipes being put down drains and toilets.

"Each time a blockage forms we clear it but it doesn’t take long for more to form.

"We’ve used CCTV to check the pipework which showed it’s in good condition so there are no defects needing repair.

"We’ll be doing a thorough clean of the pipe later this week but the problem will only be solved in the long term if local businesses and residents start disposing of their fat and wipes responsibly by putting them in the bin."

Mr Housden said the water company need to find a long term solution to the problem.

He added: "This has been a problem for two years now it is getting ridiculous.

"Residents in London Colney are being left and ignored.

"With all the development in the village - such as the new hotel and leisure complex - the problem is only going to get worse and I suspect Thames Water will be called out daily."

London Colney district councillor Simon Calder said: "I was in the High Street when it flooded three weeks ago, and again last night at 10pm.

"Something needs to be done.

"Costs wise, I would imagine in the long run it would work out cheaper to get the problem fixed rather than having contractors called out all the time."

There will be a jetting operation tonight to attempt to clear the sewer.