明尼苏达州警告不要在感恩节前将油脂倒入排水沟以防止脂肪山和下水道倒灌。 Minnesota warns against pouring grease down drains to prevent fatbergs and sewer backups before Thanksgiving.

明尼苏达州官员敦促居民避免在感恩节之前将油脂排出排水沟, Minnesota officials are urging residents to avoid pouring grease down drains ahead of Thanksgiving, warning that improper disposal could lead to massive fatbergs clogging sewers. 国家卫生部和地方公用设施强调,脂肪、油和油脂(FOG)在管道中固化,造成备份和昂贵的修理费用。 The state's Department of Health and local utilities emphasize that fats, oils, and grease (FOG) solidify in pipes, causing backups and costly repairs. 居民应该让油脂冷却, 倒进密封的容器里, 然后丢进垃圾桶里处理。 Residents are advised to let grease cool, pour it into sealed containers, and dispose of it in the trash. 官员们警告说,肥猪——大量的腐烂油脂和残骸——会破坏基础设施并造成环境危害。 Officials caution that fatbergs—large masses of congealed grease and debris—can damage infrastructure and lead to environmental hazards.