Help Prevent

Plumbing Blockages

and

Sanitary Sewer

Backups   

  What's Wrong With Pouring Grease Down Your Drain?

To find out how that simple act can cause major problems, and for an alternative grease disposal method, click here http://wmstreaming.whro.org/norfolk/fightthefat.asf

  How Does A Plumbing Blockage Start?

Did you know that most blockages in your plumbing are due to grease and other substances in your drain?  Plumbing system stoppages are generally the responsibility of the property owner or the tenant.  Click here to see an overview of how plumbing blockages and sanitary sewer backups form.

  When Sewers Are Clogged...

• Raw sewage overflows into streets, parks, onto property and into homes.
• Other customers are prevented from using the system.
• Residential, commercial, institutional and industrial operations are disrupted.
• Potential contact with disease-causing organisms increases. 
• Sanitary sewer operation and maintenance costs go up, affecting your bill.

  What Can You Do To Help Prevent Blockages and Backups? 

Click here to see what you can do to Fight the Fat, help prevent blockages in your plumbing, and reduce backups in the sanitary sewer system.

  Must-Know Info For Businesses!

Click here for special requirements for restaurants, apartment complexes, and commercial buildings.

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