There’s nothing like a warm, homemade holiday meal with all your seasonal favorites — and nothing more disastrous than all those leftovers not being disposed of properly. Fats, oils and grease clog your pipes and damage the sewer system. To avoid a sewer nightmare, toss leftovers, cooking grease and baking batter in the trash —… Continue Reading Keep those pipes clog-free
San Antonio Water System crews are cleaning up a sewer spill that occurred Friday afternoon on Walzem Road near Woodlake Parkway. The spill was caused by a grease blockage in the main. The spilled amount exceeded the requirement for public notice. (See attached TCEQ notice for more details.) No adverse impacts are expected. Grease, wipes,… Continue Reading Grease Blockage Triggers Sewer Spill in Northeast SA
San Antonio Water System crews are cleaning up a sewer spill that occurred Saturday morning at 5603 Texoma Drive near Salado Creek. The spill was caused by grease in the main. The spilled amount exceeded the requirement for public notice. (See attached TCEQ Public Notice for more details.) No adverse impacts are expected. Grease, wipes,… Continue Reading SAWS crews clean up sewer spill near Salado Creek
Think no one noticed that glob of gravy you just poured down the drain? Think again. Keep your pipes clog-free this holiday season with these easy-peasy tips. Pour cooled liquid grease into a sealable container. Clean remaining grease and debris off pots and pans with a paper towel. Dispose of wipes and grease in your… Continue Reading Dirty holiday secrets? Pipes Don’t Lie.
San Antonio Water System has been telling customers for years that what they put down their drain can cause unsightly backups, but a new campaign focuses on exposing those secrets of the sewers. SAWS’ pithy Pipes Don’t Lie campaign is the utility’s new take on educating customers on causes of sewer backups. The theme is… Continue Reading SAWS launches new sewer awareness campaign: Pipes Don’t Lie
Whether your holiday gathering is big or small, greasy leftovers don’t discriminate. When it’s clean-up time, whatever you do — don’t dump the scraps down the drain! Fats, oils, and grease can clog pipes, causing nasty sewage backups and serious damage to your home. So instead of rinsing in the sink, scrape, pour and wipe… Continue Reading Don’t Dump It Down the Drain — Ditch the Grease
At SAWS, we value the importance of safety and community. And because planning and strategy is second nature to us, we’d like to share some helpful tips on planning your holiday gatherings during this season of careful social distancing while still having fun. Share recipes ahead of time so that everyone can enjoy similar foods… Continue Reading Thanksgiving Celebrating Made Possible: Some Helpful Tips to Stay Connected with Loved Ones
Our holiday gatherings may be smaller this year, but greasy leftovers can still cause huge problems. When it comes time to clean-up, whatever you do — don’t dump the scraps down the drain! Fats, oils, and grease can clog pipes, causing nasty sewage backups and serious damage to your home. So instead of rinsing in… Continue Reading Water You Putting Down the Drain?