As the holiday season brings family gatherings and feasts, the League City Wastewater Department is reminding residents to avoid pouring fats, oils, and grease (F.O.G.) down the drain. With rich foods more common this time of year, keeping pipes clear of F.O.G. helps prevent clogs and costly repairs. According to their recent advisory, cooking staples like meats, dairy, and oils are the usual suspects that contribute to clogged pipes and the potential sewage disasters that can ruin the holiday cheer.
Their campaign, dubbed 'Cease the Grease,' provides practical advice for residents. For instance, instead of dumping leftovers down the sink, they should be scraped right into the trash. Homeowners should put their garbage disposals on a holiday hiatus to avoid sending F.O.G. down the drain where they can amass and create blockages in the municipal sewer system. Pouring F.O.G. down the drain is a widespread practice that can cause significant damage and costly repairs, the Wastewater Department warns, as detailed by the city's official advisory.
Suggested preventative measures include covering the kitchen sink with a catch basket, which, after catching the treacherous waste, should be emptied into the garbage. Additionally, homeowners are advised to seal up fats, oils, and grease in collection containers; when full, these containers should be disposed of properly in the trash.
The Wastewater Department urges residents to be mindful of their kitchen habits, especially during the holidays when F.O.G. often clogs drains. Following simple guidelines helps protect plumbing and supports the community’s wastewater system.
