Welcome to the Official Website of Acton Municipal Utility District

Recent News View All »

Grease in Wastewater Lines

November 09, 2023

Grease build up is one of the primary causes of blocked residential sewer lines.  While some of it comes from meat fats, such as bacon and hamburger grease, it also comes from foods such as cooking oil, mayonnaise, butter, sauces and table scraps.  Running hot water down the sink does not dissolve the grease; it only pushes the grease a little further down the pipes, where the water cools and grease solidifies.  Over time, that grease will build up in the sewer line an create an obstruction that can completely clog pipes.

So what can the homeowners do?

• You can reduce the amount of grease going into your lines by taking a few precautions:
• First of all, NEVER pour hot grease down the...

Read More »