1st Nov 2007 - 00:00
Abstract
Water UK, the association that represents all the country's water and sewage companies, has launched a Best Practice Campaign to help catering establishments properly dispose of fats, oils and greases (FOG).
Three out of every four sewerage blockages occur in restaurants, pubs and canteens due to a build up of FOG that have been placed down the sink.
Around £15 million is spent on clearing drain blockages every year. This does not include the additional costs for cleaning up the damaged caused by blocked drains such as flooding.
Therefore Water UK has produced a booklet, 'Disposal of Fats, Oils, Grease and Food Waste: Best Management Practice for Catering Outlets', to show how the risk can be minimised.
The booklet has been produced in coordination with companies including Defra, the Environment Agency, and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health to help promote best practice amongst catering outlets.
Pamela Taylor, chief executive of Water UK, said: "Correct disposal of FOG saves time and money. Water companies can cut spending on removing blockages and ultimately water customers won't need to foot the bill."
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