Sewer Overflow Prevention
Sewer Overflow Prevention
Keeping wastewater in the sewers is the job of Central San’s Collection System through cleaning, maintenance and repair of 1,500 miles of underground sewer lines. You can help by making sure that your side sewer – the connection from your home to the public sewer – remains free of any blockages.
Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG)
How to Prevent FOG from Damaging Your Home and the Environment
Fats, oils, and grease aren’t just bad for your arteries and your waistline; they’re bad for sewers too.
Sewer overflows and backups can cause health hazards, damage home interiors, and threaten the environment.
The second leading cause of all sewer overflows is grease blockages. Grease can get into the sewer from household drains as well as from poorly maintained grease traps in restaurants and other businesses.
Read or print out our FOG Brochure and learn more by watching the videos below:
Overflow Protection Device
Protect YOUR Property from Sewage Overflow with an Overflow Protection Device
Wherever a sewer system exists, so does the potential for
overflows.
Most sewage overflows occur when sewer lines are blocked by
roots, grease, debris, or breakage. Raw sewage can then backup
into your home or business, resulting in property damage and
environmental problems.
Wipes Clog Pipes
So called “flushable wipes” can cause sewage overflows in your home, but you can help prevent them by disposing of wipes in the trash, not the toilet.
Lateral Inspection Brochure
When buying a home, your offer should be contingent on the results of a professional inspection of the property. Many types of loans require such an inspection. If the inspection turns up something like termite infestation or cracks in the foundation, you can withdrawal from the contract, or you can have the seller repair the problem to your satisfaction.