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Avoid A Thanksgiving Plumbing Nightmare

Sonora, CA — Thanksgiving is a time to reconnect with friends and family, but unfortunately it is also a time when utilities districts see a spike in sewer issues due to improperly disposed fats, oils and greases.

A coalition of districts in Tuolumne County is urging customers to avoid the unpleasant mess that can cost hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of dollars to clean up.

Tips to avoid a plumbing emergency are listed below:

– Avoid pouring fats or vegetable cooking oils down the drain because liquid fats solidfy in the pipes and create clogs.

– After grease has cooled, scrape the grease into a container with a tight fitting lid. Solidify in the refrigerator before putting it in the trash.

– Never put hard to grind items in your garbage disposal, including poultry skins, egg shells, carrots, celery, pumpkin pulp, potato skins, banana peels, or pasta.

This post was last modified on 11/24/2015 9:28 am

Written by BJ Hansen.

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