"DISGUSTING" sewage overflowing onto a residential road was left lying over Christmas.
A ten-year-long problem with sewers under Water Lane in Bookham came to a head during heavy rain last week after a suspected collapse caused the drain to block.
Tankers spent several days and nights pumping away the waste water, churning sewage into the road and blocking residents in the cul-de-sac.
Stephen and Diane Poole, whose house is beside the manhole used to access the sewer, complained to Thames Water but have been told the mess will not be cleared until January 19.
"If anyone would like to re-live the Glastonbury festival experience, come on down and have a waddle," said Mr Poole. "My neighbour has had sewage all over his front garden and in his garage, and residents including children, elderly and disabled people on mobility scooters have to get through this disgusting sea of filth."
The couple moved to the road six years ago but neighbours said the problem goes back at least ten years. Mr Poole said: "This is not a new problem. It has happened before and Thames Water just hopes the problem will go away and they won't have to spend any of their vast profits on such trifling matters."
Contractors told Mr Poole they suspected the sewer had collapsed but could not be sure until tankers had cleared a blockage so they could send a remote camera down to investigate.
Another resident, who did not want to be named, said: "It's ridiculous because my husband has to get out on his mobility scooter and I don't drive so we have to wade through this every day."
Thames Water spokesman Craig Rance said: "Recent heavy rain has overwhelmed the sewerage system in Water Lane meaning the nearby pumping station has been unable to cope with the increased flows.
"We have had to use tankers to prevent any further issues with flooding but this has left the road in a very messy state, for which we are very sorry."
Mr Rance asked residents to be patient while the situation was investigated, adding: "Once we are confident the flows are under control we will be able to stop tankering the sewage and will do a full clean up of the area."
