LOUDOUN WATER
www.loudounwater.org 44865 Loudoun Water Way Ashburn, VA 20147
ON TAP NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016
PROTECT YOUR PIPES: THANKSGIVING EDITION No one wants to have to call a plumber because of a clogged or backed up pipe. Remember to properly dispose of fats, oils and grease after cooking, especially around the Thanksgiving holiday. Pouring fats, oils and grease down the drain is a recipe for disaster as it sticks to the sides of sewer pipes on your property and in our sewer system. Over time the grease builds up and blocks the pipes, causing costly damage. When there is grease build up in the public sewer system, this can cause blockages, which keep pipes from functioning properly. In extreme cases, this can cause sewer backups into homes and/or streets, which requires costly cleaning and maintenance. Easy tips for keeping fats oils and grease out of your pipes and our sewer system:
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Clog Free Season
1. SCRAPE & WIPE PLATES 2. STRAIN IT, DON’T DRAIN IT 3. FREEZE GREASE & BIN IT Remove the leftovers and grease before they even hit the sink.
Catch the rest before they go down the drain and toss them in the trash.
Pour any grease and oils in an empty can and put it in the trash when it’s solid and cool.
• Scrape food scraps and grease from plates, pots, pans and utensils into the trash can. • Pour leftover fats, oils and grease into an empty jar or can. Once the grease cools and becomes solid, you can throw it into the trash. Myth Buster: The dishwasher only cleans dishes; it does not remove grease. The same goes for garbage disposals. Running hot water down the sink with grease only pushes further down the pipes.