Why is it important to keep fats, oils, and grease out of the collection system?

Fats, oils, and grease adhere to wastewater pipe surfaces causing constriction and blockage of wastewater flow which leads to sewage back-ups.

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1. Why does the Water Quality Laboratory sample drinking water?
2. What analyses are done on our drinking water?
3. Does the Water Quality Laboratory sample and analyze water?
4. Why is it important to keep fats, oils, and grease out of the collection system?
5. How can I keep fats, oils, and grease from clogging my pipes?
6. What is backflow?