Breadcrumbs

Fat, Oil and Grease Prevention

Corpus Christi Water wants to remind citizens about the proper ways to dispose of fats, oils and grease (FOG), especially as families begin to cook big holiday meals.

Cooking results in excess FOG and if it isn't disposed of properly, it can end up in the City’s wastewater lines. FOG down the drain means sewer backups, costly repairs and it can harm the environment. Find out the steps you can take to stop the FOG clog!

_______

Trash F.O.G.

The Holidays are Near, Keep Wastewater Lines Clear!

Fats, Oils, & Grease clog wastewater lines.

All cooking oils, butter, dairy products, bacon fat and cooking grease should be absorbed with a paper towel and tossed in the trash.

You can also collect Fats, Oils, and Grease in a grease container, cool it, scrape it, and trash it.

Did You Know? Nearly half of all sewer blockages annually are caused by fats, oils, or grease (FOG).

_______

Disposal of Large Quantities of Used Cooking Oil

Corpus Christi Water is teaming up with Solid Waste Services and will offer free disposal of used cooking oil for residents. If you have a large quantity of used cooking oil and want to dispose of, you can safely do so by taking it to the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station located at Hwy 286 and Ayers Street.

_______

FOG Diagram

Diagram of a pipe with Fat, Oil, and Grease

In the Diagram above, the thick yellow layer is FOG. When it goes down the drain, it builds up over time, restricting the flow of wastewater. If it happens in your home, you pay for it. If it happens in City drains, your whole neighborhood will have drainage problems. City crews must use special pressure washers and vacuums to remove the FOG.

FOG Prevention

Most sewer clogs during the holidays are caused by Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG). Here is a brief list of items that belong in the trash, NOT your drain!

FATS