Stuff the Turkey, Not the Sewer
November 23 2016 - 1:24PM
Business Wire
New Jersey American Water advises proper
disposal of cooking grease to protect home plumbing and
sewers
The start of the holidays begins this Thursday with
Thanksgiving, and that means lots of cooking and eating. It also
means that cooking fats, oils and grease, if poured down the drain,
can lead to sewer overflows and, in the worst cases, cause sewer
backups for homeowners.
Many of our favorite Thanksgiving foods contain fats, oils and
grease -- including turkey, dressing, sauces, baked goods and dairy
products. Fats, oils and grease are sometimes poured down the sink
or into garbage disposals, but neither dishwashing detergents nor
disposals are able to properly break down these materials.
“It may seem like the most efficient way to dispose of oil and
grease is by pouring it down the drain, but these methods can wreak
havoc on sewer systems,” said Don Shields, vice president of
Engineering for New Jersey American Water. “We encourage our
customers to follow these tips in order to keep home plumbing and
sewer system lines clear for a more enjoyable holiday season.”
New Jersey American Water is encouraging its customers to use
proper methods to dispose of fats, oils and grease. The company
offers the following tips:
- Never pour grease down sink drains or
into toilets.
- Pour fats, oils and grease into an
empty jar or coffee can. Allow the grease to cool and solidify,
then throw the container in the trash.
- Install baskets or strainers in sink
drains to catch food scraps.
- Scrape food scraps and grease from
plates, pots and utensils into the trash.
For more information about wastewater tips and treatment, check
out the infographic on the company’s website and Facebook page.
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is
the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to
approximately 2.7 million people. More information can be found at
www.newjerseyamwater.com. American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest
and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and
wastewater utility company. Marking its 130th anniversary this
year, the company employs 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide
regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other
related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and
Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting
www.amwater.com.
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New Jersey American WaterDenise Venuti FreeDirector of
Communications and External
Affairs856-782-2316denise.free@amwater.com
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