When Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) go down the drain, they build up in pipes to cause clogs. These clogs can cause a sewer pipe to break or back up into the street, causing a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO). SSOs are trouble for everyone.
If you see water and sewage bubbling up from a maintenance hole or pooling in a grassy area, please report it immediately by calling the 24-Hour Emergency Service Center.
Visit the Residents page for more ways to prevent SSOs.
Visit our Businesses page for more ways to prevent SSOs.
San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Facility - Free local drop off of household waste or unwanted items including cooking and frying oil, leftover paint, pool chemicals, expired or unwanted medications
This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 6/29/2023