December 22, 2023

Keep Your Drain Fat-Free During the Holidays

Fats, Oils, & Grease Are A Leading Cause of Clogs

As you prepare your holiday meals, the Marina Coast Water District reminds you to avoid creating a solid waste “fatberg” and other sewer clogs by keeping fats, oils and grease (FOG) out of your drain.

Move FOG "from the pan to the can.

Instead of pouring grease down the kitchen sink, pour cooled cooking oil and grease from foods into a metal container, let it finish cooling, then place it in the trash. Before you wash pots, pans, and dishes, wipe away the FOG, then dispose of FOG-laden paper towels.

Dish soaps and hot water are only temporary solutions. FOG will congeal again when the water cools and the soap separates from the grease. FOG-laden wastewater clogs pipes and creates sewer blockages and backups.

Dispose of FOG properly to avoid a fatberg in your drain.

MCWD Recognizes Outstanding 20-Year Career of Water Employee

Jose Rodriguez - Highly Certified Professional

Noticeably upbeat, in a good mood, and always willing to help his coworkers, Jose Rodriguez is the go-to person when there is an issue with locating hard-to-find sewer lines and manholes. As the senior Operations and Maintenance staff member, Jose's 20-year service with the District brings institutional knowledge and is often leaned upon to assist the department with its operational needs. We recognize Jose's immense value to the Marina Coast Water District and congratulate him on a job well done!

• Jose began his career as a Collections System Operator in 2003, when his responsibilities included maintaining the sewer gravity mains and sewer pump stations. In 2006, he became the District's Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) compliance inspector, ensuring businesses that manufacture or sell food products to comply with the District's ordinance.

• Jose inspects all of the District's potable water tanks by climbing and examining them. He ensures that preventative maintenance of the District's heavy fleet and equipment is performed, and holds many professional certifications, including water distribution, water treatment, water collection, and pipeline assessment.

• Jose works closely with 46 other water and wastewater professionals at MCWD to provide high-quality service for our customers 24/7.

Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and professional expertise at the District, Jose. We look forward to working with you for more years to come.

Merry Christmas From Marina Coast Water District

We will be closed Dec 22 - 26.

Marina Coast Water District

11 Reservation Road, Marina CA 93933

(831) 384-6131 | mcwd.org