F.O.G. is a major contributing factor to issues within the Wastewater infrastructure, causing blockage and overflow. Repairs can be extremely costly for property owners and for the City.
The Wastewater Treatment Facility is designed to process things like biological byproduct and F.O.G. (to a certain extent). This is done by utilizing organisms to help break down of F.O.G. through a natural and effective method. However, because they are organisms they operate within an ecosystem and adding more organisms is not a viable solution when a problem arises. This means if the amount of F.O.G. exceeds the estimated inflow or an unprecedented elements like harmful chemicals, enter into the system the organism can't keep up and their numbers will diminish.
The facility is a sturdy piece of engineering technology, but the system is based on analysis, estimation, and action which all work together for a fine balance to keep all the systems running smoothly. We ask that everyone is mindful of the effect of F.O.G and that the community does their part to keep harmful elements from entering the Wastewater pipeline and continue to invest in Stayton's infrastructures.