There are approximately 200,000 sewer blockages throughout the UK every year. It is estimated around 75% are caused by FOG (Mills, 2010). Problems caused by FOG in the sewer system not only affect the performance of the sewer system and waste water treatment works (WWTW) but may also reduce asset life and increase maintenance costs.

Nov 28, 2024 · FOG – which stands for fats, oils and grease – is a major issue for sewers and wastewater systems in the UK. It’s caused by pouring common cooking ingredients such as butter, lard, vegetable oil, and meat fats down the sink instead of …

Further advancements of biological FOG treatments need to be tailored to degrade the FOG, and operate successfully within the sewer environment. In this study we developed a pipeline for isolation of lipolytic strains directly from two FOG blockage sites in the UK, and isolated a range of highly lipolytic bacteria.

Managing Fat, Oil, and Grease (FOG) is essential for maintaining sewer system health and adhering to environmental regulations. Effective FOG management strategies involve a combination of mechanical devices, best practices in waste disposal, and regular maintenance.

Apr 1, 2006 · FOG is a major cause of sewer flooding, both directly and indirectly. For example, blockages caused 55% of sewer flooding, accounting for more than 3,000 property-flooding incidents in the UK.

Across the UK, anger surrounding the state of our rivers and beaches continues to grow amid recurring reports of hazardous sewage spilling into our waterways at near unprecedented rates.

Jan 20, 2024 · Discover the step-by-step FOG survey process for efficient fat, oil, and grease management in UK drainage systems.

Dec 5, 2024 · To comply with FOG regulations, UK businesses must understand the following key frameworks: This law prohibits discharging substances, including FOG, that can damage or block public sewers. Commercial kitchens are required to install grease traps to prevent grease from entering drainage systems.

sewer blockages throughout the UK every year, with up to 70% caused by FOG and other mate-rial not intended for disposal via the sewer. Clearing those block-ages and cleaning up proper-ties flooded and after pollution incidents because of blocked sewers costs the UK in excess of £80M each year. Furthermore, there is also the cost of pumping

Dec 1, 2012 · Fat, oil and grease deposits (FOG) in sewers are a major problem and can cause sewer overflows, resulting in environmental damage and health risks. Often simplistically portrayed as cooling of fats, recent research has suggested …