The City of Moose Jaw is reminding residents to keep fats, oils and grease (FOG) out of household drains following several recent sewer infrastructure blockages. The city says the buildup of these materials in the sewer system can lead to significant service disruptions, including potential sewer backups affecting individual homes and, in some cases, thousands of residents. How FOG causes blockages When poured down drains, fats, oils and grease can harden and accumulate inside sewer pipes. Over time, these deposits can combine with other debris to form larger blockages that restrict flow in the system. The city says it is currently undertaking a degreasing program in affected areas to help break down existing buildup. However, officials emphasize that preventing new blockages depends heavily on proper disposal practices by residents. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/dmj-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1648064270259-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1648064270259]) s.setTargeting('story_id', 'city-urges-residents-to-keep-fats-oils-and-grease-out-of-drains'); s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorrelator: false}); } }); What should not go down the drain Residents are asked to avoid disposing of common kitchen waste down sinks or toilets, including: Cooking oils Gravy Bacon grease Butter, shortening and lard FOG materials should never be poured down kitchen or bathroom drains, nor flushed down toilets. Instead, residents are advised to let grease cool to room temperature before placing it in the garbage. In addition to FOG the city is also reminding residents that sanitary products and wipes, including those labelled as “flushable”, should not be flushed. These items do not break down properly in the sewer system and can contribute to blockages. Related Stories: Cured In-Place Pipe Sewer Lining Program gets underway today, locations listed Shift to contractor-led water, sewer replacements approved by City Council City releases locations for 2026 Infrastructure Renewal Program First phase of gravel road dust-control work complete ▶️800 CHAB, Country 100, Mix 103 Responsibility and reporting issues While the city says it remains committed to maintaining the public sewer system and responding to infrastructure issues as they arise, homeowners are responsible for the private sewer connection from their property to the city’s main line. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/dmj-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1648064270259-bbm2'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1648064270259]) s.setTargeting('story_id', 'city-urges-residents-to-keep-fats-oils-and-grease-out-of-drains'); s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorrelator: false}); } }); If a backup occurs, residents are encouraged to contact a licensed plumber or service company first to determine whether the issue is within the private line before calling the city. The City of Moose Jaw’s Public Works Division is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at (306) 694-4448 for urgent infrastructure concerns.
Cameron Koch is a Game Features Writer at GameSpot. He covers a diverse range of topics including video games, computer software, and entertainment news, with a keen focus on the intersections of technology and the arts. Cameron's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as BioRxiv, DiscoverMooseJaw, Knowledia, Rolling Stone, Yahoo News, and News Talk 650 CKOM.













