Food establishments are often believed by the public to be the source of most fat and grease discharges, but homes are also a significant source. Homeowners are encouraged to dispose of excess household grease, including meat fats, lard and cooking oils, in the garbage can rather than pouring them down the drain.

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Some of the environmental issues we confront today in Tennessee are the legacy of things that occurred before modern day environmental regulations were in place. Unfortunately, we cannot turn back the hands of time to change these circumstances.

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