Stafford County Utilities noticed an uptick in clogged sewer pipes and sanitary sewer overflows. So the staff created a superhero mascot to communicate those issues.That led to a campaign to teach the public not to put FOG (fats, oils and grease) down the drain. Captain Clog is now well known around the county through billboards, a comic book series and social media.The utility, based in Stafford, Virginia, operates the Aquia and Little Falls Run wastewater treatment plants, which are part of a network with more than 500 miles of sewer lines. The plants treat a total of 10 mgd for

















