Drain-Blocking Fatbergs Are Becoming Increasingly Common

Fatbergs come in all shapes and sizes, blocking not only your drain but city sewer systems and causing backups into your home. They carry bacteria and are expensive to clean out.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• The term "fatberg" was coined in 2008 to describe a large mass of fats, oils, grease (FOG) and nonbiological objects that are flushed down the toilet. They can block sewer systems and cause a backup of sewage into your home

• The two most notable offenders in fatbergs are "flushable" wipes and FOG. After being marketed to adults as a 'flus…