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Think….Before you put it in the sink.
Don’t feed the Grease Goblin
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Fats, Oils and Grease are produced as a byproduct of cooking in homes and restaurants.
“Grease” in the Food Industry comes from
butter, lard, vegetable fats and oils, meats, nuts
and cereals.
“Grease” commonly refers to the fats, oils and
waxes found in wastewater.
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When F.O.G. is disposed of improperly into the
sewer collection system, it builds up in the pipes.
Over time, F.O.G. accumulates inside pipes reducing
the free space and greatly restricting flow.
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Enforcement of requirements stated in the CFPUA’s
collection system permit.
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Work with the Operations Department in the
investigation of F.O.G. related sewer blockages to
identify problem areas within our collection system
and prevent future SSO’s.
Enforce and regulate 668 Food Facilities requiring
pump out of grease traps and grease interceptors.
Educate Food Facilities operators through bi-annual
inspections and distribution of F.O.G. Educational
Booklets.
Maintain Grease Interceptor database which is used to
track compliance with grease trap and interceptor
service requirements.
Take enforcement actions when necessary to ensure
compliance with local, state and federal ordinances
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Distribute educational materials to residential
customers.
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Control F.O.G. at the source to reduce
collection system maintenance costs.
Prevent costly SSO’s.
Minimize our impact on the Environment.
Educate the public and commercial businesses
of their responsibilities as contributors to the
CFPUA’s collection system.
Think….Before you put it in the sink.
Don’t feed the Grease Goblin