When wastewater pipes become blocked by oil and grease, a common result may be sewer overflows. Sewer overflows can have potentially serious environmental health impacts. The easiest way to help prevent overflows is to minimize grease disposal into the collection system from homes and restaurants.
To learn how to properly handle and dispose of grease, click the appropriate link:
Residential DOs and DON'Ts
Commercial Guide (Restaurants)
Or visit NCDENR's Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance* page on oil and grease.
View the Annual Sewer System Report, Years '01-'02 through '06-'07