Clearing the FOG

摘要

In its report to Congress on combined sewer overflows and sanitary sewer overflow (SSOs), the US Environmental Protection Agency noted that the most common cause of overflows is "grease from restaurants, homes, and industrial sources," estimating that 47% of all sewer system blockages are caused by grease. To combat this environmental protection issue, the Peachtree City (Georgia) Water and Sewerage Authority (PCWASA) has a FOG-fats, oils and grease-program in place and personnel on staff to assist residential, commercial, and industrial customers in preventing sewer line clogs and subsequent backups within the PCWASA's sewer system.