Question

Why should oils and fats be not released in the drain? Explain.​

Answer 1

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Oils and fats are insoluble in water. When released in the drain, it causes hardening and blocking of the sewage pipes. In an open drain, the fats block the soil pores which is required for filtering water. That is why oil and fats should not be released in the drain.

Answer 2

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Oils and fats should not be released in the drain because it is insoluble in water, if we release oils and fats it causes:-

• Blocking of sewage pipes.
• In open drain, the fats block the soil pores which is required for filtering water.