The main cause of sanitary sewer overflows in Houston is clogged pipes from fats, oils and grease poured down sinks and wipes flushed down toilets. These items block our wastewater lines and cause overflows into our streets and homes that harm our environment and health.
How can we prevent sewer overflows?
Houston Public Works reminds residents to dispose of fats, oils, and grease in the trash. You can
contain it in a jar, can, or bag,
cool it, and once full,
toss it in the trash.
Houston Public Works also reminds residents that only the
Three P’s - pee, poo, and (toilet) paper belong in the toilet. Everything else should go in the trash.
