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Hi! We’re Wendell and Penelope and we’re here to tell you about FOGs:
fats, oils, and grease.
It’s important to keep FOGs out of your
drains and toilets.
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FOGs should go in the garbage instead of down the drain.
Liquids like used cooking oil should be put in a can or jar first.
Here are some FOGs you might find in your kitchen.
Bacon Grease
Cooking Oil
Milk and Cream
Butter
Gravy
Peanut Butter
Mayo
Salad Dressing
Pan Drippings
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Do you know where your drains lead?
When FOGs get in that system of
pipes, they stay separate from
the wastewater because oil and water don’t mix.
The drains in your home lead to a big system
of pipes and eventually to
the sewer.
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FOGs are sticky. They stick to each other and to the sides of pipes. Your pipes can get clogged up
with FOGs if they go down the drain.
Once FOGs get into the sewer, they can even form giant fatbergs that collect garbage and dirt. YUCK!
FOGs
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Fog in the air clouds your vision, making it hard to see. FOGs clog up the pipes, making it hard
for water to move.
Can you find all the FOGs in this fridge?
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Can you get through this maze of sewer pipes? Don’t touch the fatbergs!
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Here are some other things that you should never put in your toilets and drains.
Medications
Paint and Paint Thinners
Chemicals
Wipes (even the “flushable” ones)
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Thanks for reading, and remember:Don’t Make a Splash– Put FOGs in the Trash!
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