NEWSLETTER




New Address, Daly City Embarks on Aggressive FOG Campaign…

"Residents Encourage to Keep FATS, OILS and GREASE out of the sewer"

Daly City will always be beloved for its fog, the natural air conditioner that glides in from the majestic Pacific Ocean. But the City is trying to distance itself from another type of FOG: the acronym of Fats, Oils and Grease that build up in the sewer system over time, causing unsightly and illegal discharges in our streets.

To combat this, the Department of Water and Wastewater Resources (DWWR) kicked off an educational outreach campaign in February. The aim of the campaign is clear: taking protective measures to eliminate Fats, Oils, and Grease from the sewer system. Cooking oil and grease buildup in sewer lines has many harmful and costly effects. Sewer blockages can cause backups into homes resulting in an unpleasant mess that can cost hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars to clean up.

Who pays? You, the consumer, pay either directly out of your pocket or indirectly through increased sewer rates even if DWWR does the clean up. Besides the mess, untreated sewage can cause serious health hazards and negatively impact the environment. According to Daly City Mayor Carol Klatt, "Fats, Oils and Grease are very harmful to the sewer system. However, Daly city residents can do a lot to eliminate them".

As part of this new FOG campaign, Daly City residents are encouraged to recycle their used cooking oil and grease for free at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 153 Lake Merced Boulevard in Daly City. DWWR has procured a 247-gallon recycling station, where residents can dispose of their used cooking oil and grease instead of washing it down the sink. Residents can contact the Department of Water and Wastewater Resources at 650.991.8200 to set up an appointment for drop-off.


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