FOG (fats, oils and grease) compounds in sewers bring water companies a lot of issues including blockages, odours and flooding. Methods of prevention and cure are multi-faceted and include chemical and mechanical technical solutions as well as educational approaches to stop customers abusing the network in the first place and the need for better policy and standards. The benefits of clearing the FOG include: lower sewer maintenance costs, reduced customer bills, but also lower carbon footprint from reduced operational activity. FOG can even be reused as a biofuel source.

Water & Wastewater Treatment (WWT) magazine has launched a campaign to help the industry better communicate, both internally and externally, with the aim of clearing FOG from sewer networks. The launch of this microsite is part of this effort.

I hope it provides multiple opportunities for professionals to engage with each other on the range of solutions to the problem of FOG and to stay updated on developments around the issue. Special features include the 

• FOG Blog - key industry figures have their say
• News and features from FHG media and publications WWT, WET News, Web4Water, Edie
• Video footage of key speakers, forums, technology and PR campaigns related to FOG
• LinkedIn group for FOG professionals
• Listing for FOG-related events
• Links to other useful resources

If you have a contribution to make to the site or wish to contribute a blog, please email me at natasha.wiseman@fav-house.com. Put FOG in the subject heading - but not in the sewer...