Illinois American Water warns against disposing of cooking fats and oils down sinks to prevent pipe blockages.

Illinois American Water advises against rinsing fats, oils, and cooking grease (FOGs) down the sink as they can solidify and cause pipe blockages, leading to health and environmental risks. Instead, they recommend straining food scraps, scraping FOGs into the trash, and cooling fats before disposal. Using a drain strainer and avoiding FOGs in garbage disposals can also prevent buildup in pipes.

November 25, 2024
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