Wastewater

"F.O.G."                                                                     

See our F.O.G. page for more details.

Bacon Grease, Butter, Margarine, Cooking Oil, Mayonnaise, Salad Dressings, Sour Cream, Food Scraps, Gravy, Lard, Meat Fats and Shortening

When "FOG" is poured down kitchen drains, it accumulates inside sewer system pipes. As FOG builds up, it restricts the flow in the pipes and can cause untreated wastewater to back up into homes, businesses and streets, resulting in high costs for clean-up and restoration.

For more information see 

• F.O.G Information Page
• F.O.G. FAQ (PDF)
• F.O.G. Brochure (PDF)
• F.O.G. Rules Regs (PDF)
• F.O.G. Regulations Presentation (PDF)

Your Connection to the Collection

See our Inspection Program for more details.
   
A private sewer lateral is the pipe that connects a business or home's plumbing system to the City's wastewater collection main pipeline. The lateral is considered the "private" segment when it is located on private property and serves the purposes of an individual, privately-owned building. The property owner is responsible for entire pipe length, including the wye or saddle at the point of connection to the City's mainline.