Did you know that most sewer blockages in Valleyview are caused by fats, oils, and grease? When grease is poured down the drain, it may seem harmless – but once it cools it hardens inside sewer pipes. Over time, it builds up and causes costly blockages.

Why It Matters

These blockages can:

• Cause sewage to back up into homes and businesses.
• Lead to expensive clean-up and repairs for property owners.
• Damage the Town’s sanitary sewer system, increasing maintenance costs for everyone.

What You Can Do to Help:

• Cool it. Scrape it. Can it. Allow grease to harden, then scrape it into your garbage.
• Wipe greasy pans and dishes with a paper towel before washing
• Pour used cooking oil into a sealed container and put it in the garbage

Remember

Under the Town of Valleyview’s Water and Sewer Bylaw, grease, oils, rags, wipes, and other non-flushable items must not be disposed of in the sewer system

Together, we can keep Valleyview’s sewers flowing and prevent costly blockages.

For more information, contact the Utilities & Asset Management at (780) 524-5156