- HBA Special Board meeting via Zoom - Nov 18th , 12:00 - (Login details below)
- HBA Special Board meeting via Zoom - Nov 18th , 12:00 - (Login details below)
Fats, Oils and Grease are also known as FOG which comes from food such as cooking oil, lard, shortening, meat fats, sauces, gravy, mayonnaise, butter, ice cream and soups. FOG can either be liquid or solid and may turn viscous or solid as it cools in the underground sewer. When not disposed of properly, FOG can cause blockages in the sanitary sewer which could result in sewer backups. FOG can create acidic conditions that can corrode or dissolve certain types of sewer pipes.
The best way to dispose of FOG are proactive procedures during food preparation, food disposal, and general kitchen maintenance. Some ways include:
● Wipe off dishes, pots, pans and cooking utensils before rinsing or washing. ● Collect waste cooking oils for recycling or collect oils in a can and dispose of in the garbage ● Use sink strainers to collect food waste ● Dispose of food scraps in the garbage as opposed to the garbage disposal
Hellertown Borough Authority ~ 2024
Phone : 610-838-8051 | Fax :610-838-8647
Providing water and sewer services in Hellertown Pennsylvania