One water company alone said it cleared nine million litres of fats, oil and greases from sewers and 28,782 blockages last year, all of which could have been prevented.
Warning issued to any households cooking turkey for Christmas dinner MILLIONS of us will be enjoying a turkey dinner on Christmas Day this year, but what you do with the leftovers could have serious consequences for your plumbing.
But when these cool, they solidify, causing blockages, which can cause flooding or overflows, leading to the undesirable task of unblocking a kitchen sink or having to pay someone else to do it.
While water companies are responsible for clearing blockages in sewers, any clogged drains within the boundary of a property are the property owner’s responsibility.
Oils and fats poured into the sink become especially problematic when they mix with other items which should be binned, not flushed down the toilet - such as wet wipes, sanitary products and kitchen roll.
