Simple steps to prevent sewer clogs and protect local waterways during holiday cooking
As holiday cooking ramps up, Salisbury-Rowan Utilities reminds residents to properly dispose of Fats, Oils, Grease and Wax (FOG). When poured down sinks or toilets, FOG cools, hardens, and sticks to pipes, leading to costly clogs in homes, businesses, and the public sewer system.
These blockages can cause sewer overflows, sending untreated wastewater into homes, yards, streets, and waterways, posing health risks and harming water quality.
To prevent sewer issues this season, remember:
- Let grease and oil cool completely. Pour cooled grease into a container and place it in the trash.
- Scrape your food scraps into the garbage, not down the drain.
- Never flush FOG; toilet pipes clog just as easily.
Disposing of fats, oils, and grease properly this holiday season can help protect your home, your neighborhood, and local waterways.