'Brown Friday': Plumbers Brace for Busiest Day of the Year

Yelp Data Reveals Top Five Cities Most Affected by Post-Thanksgiving Plumbing Issues

Plumbers across the U.S. are preparing for 'Brown Friday', the day after Thanksgiving, which sees a significant increase in plumbing issues due to the disposal of leftovers and increased bathroom usage.
Roto-Rooter estimates a 50% spike in calls on 'Brown Friday' and a 21% increase over the four-day Thanksgiving weekend.
Yelp data reveals the top five cities with the most plumbing calls on 'Brown Friday' are Portland, Oregon; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Raleigh, North Carolina; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Jacksonville, Florida.
Common causes of plumbing issues include the disposal of fats, oils, greases, and certain food items like celery, fruit, turkey skin, and potato peels.
Yelp's trend expert suggests preventative measures such as getting pipes checked before Thanksgiving, reminding guests about bathroom etiquette, and using all bathrooms in the home to prevent overloading a single toilet.