Cutting Through The F.O.G. Can Cut Sewage Costs
Fat, oil and grease can clog sewer system pipes and cost ratepayers. Just as deposits of fat, oil and grease can clog arteries in a person’s body, “F.O.G.” (Fat,Oil,Grease) is a constant consideration for EORWA crews trying to keep the area’s sewers flowing smoothly. F.O.G. is defined as any product that contains fat, oil, or …
“Fatberg, Straight Ahead!”
What if I told you “dissolvable” wipes don’t really dissolve? It’s called a “fatberg”, and it’s one of the more interesting (if not disgusting) new words of the past decade. A mashup of the words “fat” and “iceberg,” a fatberg is defined as “ a congealed mass in a sewer system formed by the combination of …
Be Sewer Smart: How to Keep Lawns Green (and Save On Your Sewage Bill, Too!)
EORWA reveals how homeowners can use rainwater to reduce their monthly bills One of the largest costs for any water utility is water treatment. As citizens use more water, the cost to make that water drinkable again rises. While general water conservation is an important way to keep those costs low, there is another tactic …
