Holiday Cooking Hazards Raise Alarm as Aqua Warns of Costly Pipe Clogs

Holiday Cooking Hazards Raise Alarm as Aqua Warns of Costly Pipe Clogs - Dining and Cooking

Photo by Karola G on Pexels.com BRYN MAWR, PA — With Thanksgiving kitchens running at full tilt, Aqua Pennsylvania is urging homeowners to think twice before rinsing holiday leftovers down the drain, warning that fats, oils, and grease are responsible for a surge in clogged pipes each year. According to the utility, the Friday after [...]

Holiday Cooking Hazards Raise Alarm as Aqua Warns of Costly Pipe Clogs

BRYN MAWR, PA — With Thanksgiving kitchens running at full tilt, Aqua Pennsylvania is urging homeowners to think twice before rinsing holiday leftovers down the drain, warning that fats, oils, and grease are responsible for a surge in clogged pipes each year. According to the utility, the Friday after Thanksgiving — known for heavy shopping — is also the busiest day of the year for plumbers. The cause: cooking byproducts that cool, harden, and b…