Most grease occurs as a byproduct of cooking. Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) are found in:
Baked goods
Butter and margarine
Cooking oil
Food scraps
Lard
Meat fats
Sauces
Shortening
Plumbing Problems From FOG
When grease is washed into the plumbing system, most often through the kitchen sink, it clings to the inside of sewer pipes and drains. Over time, the grease can build up and block the entire pipe affecting both your property and the Township Sewer Sanitary System in the street.
The result of a grease blockage in the sewer pipe can be:
An increase in the cost of operations and maintenance by the township, which may result in higher sewer bills for residents
An unpleasant and costly cleanup for you, the homeowner
Potential contact with disease causing organisms
Raw sewage overflows into your home or neighboring home