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Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Follow these tips to help protect our waterways. Most blockages in our sewer systems are avoidable with your help!
- Use a paper towel or other dry methods to clean up FOG spills, then throw it in the garbage. If you use wet methods, even a sponge or mop rinsed into the sink, FOG materials then go down the drain and into the sewer system where they may cause a blockage. Small amounts add up to large amounts in our storm and sewer systems.
- Keep FOG out of the garbage disposal, even if it is connected to a grease trap.
- Collect and recycle the FOG.
- For example: After cooking bacon, pour the bacon grease into a can until solidified. This bacon grease can either be re-used or disposed of in the garbage.
- Expand and utilize your knowledge on how FOG and certain household products can clog your sewer service line, or the sewer system.