December Newsletter

SEWER LINES TIPS
Please take care when disposing of greasy food scraps this holiday season, or you may risk expensive and messy sewer pipe backups. Our association is fiscally responsible for our private streets and our sewer systems. Taking care of our drains might help to mitigate costly repairs. One of our association’s streets incurred a recent sewer repair cost which has already cost our association $20,000 and counting.

Soap, detergents and bleach only temporarily cut the grease. Fat, oil and grease eventually attach to the walls of sewer pipes. Build up of grease in sewer pipes is the number one cause of sewage spills.

This holiday season, remember to dispose of fat, oil and grease properly.

• Scrape uneaten food and sauces into the trash before washing the dishes or placing them in the dishwasher.
• Wipe cooking pan residue with a paper towel before washing and throw the towel in the trash.
• Mix small amounts of fat, oil and grease with absorbent waste such as kitty litter, coffee grounds or paper towels before discarding.
• Dispose of fat, oil and grease into a plastic container.
• Dispose of used cooking oil responsibly and free at a household hazardous waste facility. Call Waste Management at 760-929-9400 for information.

If roots inside your pipes are a problem try Root Kill. Root killer granules will not harm trees and shrubs. It kills only the roots inside the pipe.

LANDSCAPE REPORT
We have had complaints from the Landscaper about damage to newly planted lawns from dogs. Please be considerate about where your dog goes. Especially if you notice it has been seeded or sodded. Please be neighborly and help not to incur costly landscape repairs that are paid for by all of us via our homeowners association.

INSPECTIONS FOR TERMITES/GAS LINES
We may on occasion need access to your homes when setting up termite or gas line inspections. Please understand that they will try to accommodate your schedule, but if you do not allow inspectors to inspect for termites you become legally liable for any damages to the attached structures.

NEW NEWSLETTER SCHEDULE
In order to be kinder to the environment and save money on postage, beginning next year the Board has opted to only send newsletters quarterly unless there is something urgent to communicate.  Look for more details in January.

MEETING SCHEDULE
The Board will not be meeting in December. Happy Holidays everyone!

THOMPSON MANAGEMENT P.O. Box 618 Vista, CA  92085   PHONE: (760) 295-3723