Dallas Water Utilities Urges Residents Not to Pour Turkey Grease Down Drains

Thanksgiving Grease Disposal

• 🦃 During Thanksgiving, many people cook turkeys, leading to excess fats, oils, and grease.
• ⚠️ Pouring these substances down the drain can cause sewage backups in your own house, requiring a plumber.

Wastewater System Impacts

• 💧 Dallas Water Utilities manages the city's wastewater treatment plant, where liquid waste is processed.
• 🚫 Fats, oils, and grease are among the worst substances for pipes, causing blockages similar to grease in arteries.
• 🏙️ If grease enters the city's wastewater system, it can create significant problems, impacting the plant's operations and requiring city personnel to address issues during holidays.

Recommended Disposal Methods

• 🗑️ Instead of pouring grease down the drain, residents are advised to collect it in a can or container.
• ♻️ This collected grease should then be thrown away or brought to a city drop-off point.
• ✅ Proper disposal benefits everyone by preventing plumbing issues and ensuring the smooth operation of the wastewater system.