North Lebanon Township,PA

GREASE

One of the worst problems in a sewer system is grease. Ultimately, it can cause wastewater to turn septic (rotten egg odor). Grease can also eat away at concrete and cause a variety of problems. The end result is higher maintenance fees that will affect ALL ratepayers. How can you help?

Here are the Golden Rules of Grease:
· Pour grease into cans or other receptacles and dispose of in the trash. NEVER pour grease down sinks or toilets
· Scrape grease and food scraps into the trash
· Use basket strainers in sinks to catch food scraps. Empty strainers in trash
· Using some de-greasing products may simply pass the grease down the line, where it reforms and causes problems elsewhere
· Remember that home garbage disposals DO NOT protect your plumbing system or the Authority’s system from grease