SRCSD Stop The CLOG

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Beware of the Clog!

The Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program is designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to help prevent the "Clog" from visiting your home or business and causing a sewage backup or overflow.

The Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program was recently awarded the 2008 National Environmental Achievement Award in the Public Information and Education - Educational Program category by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). The award is for the FOG Control Program Information Kit, a collaborative effort between the Cities of Folsom, Sacramento, and West Sacramento, Sacramento Area Sewer District, and Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (SRCSD).

NACWA represents the interests of over 300 public agencies and organizations that have made the pursuit of scientifically based, technically sound and cost effective laws and regulations their objective. NACWA members serve the majority of the sewered population in the United States and collectively treat and reclaim more than 18 billion gallons of wastewater daily.

Some common FOG found in kitchens includes cooking oils, condiments such as salad dressings and sandwich spreads, meat juices and fat. When FOG is poured down drains and garbage disposals, it can cause blockages (see video), which can cause the sewer to back up into your home or business through sinks, drains and toilets. Cleaning and plumbing repairs associated with these back ups can be very expensive and disruptive.

Whether you're a business that generates FOG or a resident of the Sacramento area, you're encouraged to do your part to help prevent sewer blockages. Doing so will benefit your home, your pocketbook and your community.

The FOG Program is a joint partnership between the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District, County Sanitation District 1 (includes the cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova and unincorporated areas of Sacramento County) and the cities of Folsom, Sacramento and West Sacramento.

For more details about the FOG Program click here.

If you live outside of the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District service area, please refer to your local sewer service provider for proper disposal techniques.