The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is asking people in Edgewater to be mindful of what’s being flushed down drains and toilets.
“We have had several blockages in the Edgewater sewer system caused by the build-up of fats, oils, and greases,” said RDEK utilities superintendent Tom Altmann.
“It is essential that cooking leftovers go in the garbage and never in the sink or toilet.”
He said the cost of vacuuming all the sewer lines in Edgewater is between $5,000 and $7,000 and they could have to do it twice a year.
“If we can’t prevent these blockages caused by fats, oils, greases, food scraps, and wipes, our operating costs go up substantially,” he added.
He recommends disposing of all food waste in the trash, using sink strainers and never flushing wipes down the toilet, even if the packaging says that it is safe to do so.
“The easiest way to avoid blockages and help prevent overflows of raw sewage is to keep this material out of the drains,” added Altmann.
“It’s important to understand that even small amounts of these materials from many residents can add up to be a large and costly problem. The good news is, this is preventable, and we are looking to residents to be part of the solution.”
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