Sanitary Sewer Best Practices
Do not put FROG into the drain!
FROG - Fats, Rags, Oils and Grease in the Sewer System
Help Us Prevent Fats, Rags, Oils
Sanitary Sewer Best Practices
Do not put FROG into the drain!
FROG - Fats, Rags, Oils and Grease in the Sewer System
Help Us Prevent Fats, Rags, Oils and Grease Clogs/Blockages in the Sewer System
Sewer overflows can cause major health hazards, costly cleanups and environmental damage. Raw or partially treated sewage can back up into homes or flow into area streets, parks, yards, ponds, rivers, and bays. The resulting corrective action usually involves hefty repair bills for homeowners and increased operational costs for sewer service providers.
THE CULPRITS OF THESE MESSES?
In many cases, they are fats, oils and grease. All of which clog pipes
Typical sources include:
• Food scraps
• Cooking oils
• Dairy products
• Greasy leftovers
What do you mean Rags?
Rags is a general term for a multitude of items that end up in our wastewater that cannot be processed properly at the Wastewater Treatment Facility.
• Facial tissues
• Baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, moist wipes, etc.
• Toilet bowl scrub pads
• Disposable floor wipes
• Napkins (paper or cloth), paper towels
• Dental floss
• Egg shells, nutshells, bones, and coffee grounds
• Sanitary napkins, tampons, condoms, or any non-organic material
• Vitamins, medici