Holiday season feasts mean potential fats oils and grease (FOG) into sewer lines, causing backups and breaks. All of this is exacerbated by cold weather, freezing pipes, frozen drains, and faster cooling and coagulating of FOGs. Stay ahead of these risks with these tips!
- Never put FOGs down drains, toilets or sewers.
- Scrape FOG and food scraps from pots, pans, and dishes and dispose of them in the trash.
- Use sink strainers to catch food items before they reach pipes and sewer lines.
- FOGs can be placed in a disposable container to cool and solidify and then put in the trash.
- Remind residents on your website, media platforms, and billing statements about the risks of FOG in sewer lines and best practices.
- Review ordinances to limit the amount of FOG in wastewater – recommended is 100ppm.
- Confirm that local restaurants have grease interceptors installed and are well maintained.
If your entity uses social media, we encourage you to post FOG tips and education around the holidays to remind your community of the damage that can be caused by FOG.