Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOG) are not just bad for your arteries
FOGand your waistline—they are bad for sewers too. A wastewater sewer system works similarly to the circulatory system of the human body. Wastewater flows through pipes, is pumped at the pump stations, and is cleaned by the wastewater plant. As FOG cools, it hardens, making it a toxic substance for sewer and septic systems. It sticks to the inner lining of drainage pipes and restricts the wastewater flow, eventually causing a blockage. The FOG build up
is the number one cause of public sewage spills and drainfield failure. Luckily, these situations are entirely preventable by: