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Severn Trent Water has paired up with McDonald’s to pilot an education programme designed to reduce sewer blockages.
The water company has set up the scheme for a pilot group of McDonald’s restaurant managers across the Midlands, informing them of the best way to dispose of fats and oils from cooking and of the environmental benefits of looking after pipes and sewers.
Fats and oils used in cooking can create sewer blockages if poured down the drain once they cool and solidify, creating fatbergs and potentially causing the sewer to back up and overflow.
Severn Trent is also providing regular maintenance of the sewer pipes close to the McDonald’s restaurants to help prevent blockages.
Severn Trent Water head of operations James Jesic said: “McDonald’s strives to reduce the impact its restaurants have on the environment, so this was something they were really keen to do with us.
“The response from their staff has been great; they’re so keen to learn about how they can play a key part in reducing sewer blockages and improving their local environment.”
He added that preventing a blockage from occurring “is key to protecting the environment” and that McDonald’s was acting as a role model to other companies.
McDonald’s managing director of 12 Midland restaurants Sarah McLean said: “This collaborative approach on behalf of Severn Trent Water with my management teams has been a positive experience in ensuring we work in a proactive way to operating the restaurants.
“It is an important aspect of our overall due diligence in providing a service to our customers and employing large numbers of staff that my team acts responsibly to protect the environment and sets the example.”
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