Keep your pipes happy during the holidays

The holiday season is here, which could mean lots of time in the kitchen. Clogged drains can lead to problems you don’t want. To prevent a sewer catastrophe, here are some things to remember.

• Fats, oils and grease — known as FOG — should never be poured down the drain. That includes meat fats, cooking oil, butter and margarine, sauces, soups, dairy products and even baked goods.

• Place leftover grease in containers with lids and throw them away on trash pick-up day.

• Educate early! Check out IRWD’s FOG Song for kids.

For more information about sewers and FOG, go to IRWD.com/fog.