Pause before you consider pouring that bacon grease down the drain, even with hot water. Improper disposal of FOG (fats, oils, and grease) material is a common and costly issue in sewer systems. This type of waste spans from plant-based sources made up of fatty acids and glycerols. FOG can clog pipes and cause corrosion, leading to costly repairs and maintenance.
Proper maintenance of your home’s water lateral and sewer lateral plays an important part in the property’s water and sewer systems- as well as the community water systems.
CAUTION: Home garbage disposals do not keep grease out of the plumbing system. Products, such as detergents, that claim to dissolve grease may pass it down the line and cause problems elsewhere.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP:
· Never pour grease down sink drains or into toilets
· Scrape grease and food scraps into a can or the trash
· Put strainers in sink drains to catch food scraps and other solids
· Speak with your friends and neighbors about how to keep grease out of sewers
HELPING TO PREVENT SEWER OVERFLOWS AND BACKUPS IS EASY
Fats, Oils, and Greases aren’t just bad for arteries and waistlines; they are bad for sewers, too. A byproduct of cooking, grease comes from meat fats, lard, oil, shortening, butter, margarine, food scraps, baking goods, sauces and dairy products.
When washed down the sink, grease sticks to the insides of sewer pipes. Over time, it can build up and block the entire pipe. Sewer overflows and backups can cause health hazards, damage home interiors, and threaten the environment.
For more information, please call (919) 575-3111 Ext. 101 or email
Issued 9/12/24 by the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority
Tasha Savage, Lab Pre-Treatment Supervisor
(919) 575-3111 Ext. 101
Krystle Lee, PIO/Board Secretary/Webmaster
(919) 575-3367