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Idaho City Suing Local Chain Restaurant Over Grease Trap Pumping

Idaho City Suing Local Chain Restaurant Over Grease Trap Pumping

Idaho City Suing Local Chain Restaurant Over Grease Trap Pumping In a move to protect the town’s sewer system, a city in Idaho has filed suit with a local chain restaurant over issues stemming from improper grease trap pumping. The dispute highlights the significant impact that commercial establishments can have on municipal infrastructure when regulatory […]

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California Restaurant’s Grease Trap Clog Overflows Into Parking Lot

California Restaurant’s Grease Trap Clog Overflows Into Parking Lot

California Restaurant’s Grease Trap Clog Overflows Into Parking Lot A local restaurant in California faced an unexpected challenge when a grease trap clog caused an overflow that spread across their parking lot. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of regular maintenance for commercial kitchens, particularly when it comes to grease management systems.

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Washington City’s Grease Interceptor Ordinance Impact On Small Businesses

Washington City’s Grease Interceptor Ordinance Impacts Small Businesses

Washington City’s Grease Interceptor Ordinance Impact On Small Businesses In Tacoma Washington, a recent policy shift has created significant challenges for small food businesses. The local government has introduced stringent requirements for grease management systems, aiming to prevent fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from clogging the town’s sewer systems. However, the cost and complexity of

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Michigan Town Implementing Grease Trap Cleaning Ordinance

Michigan Town Implementing Grease Trap Cleaning Ordinance

Michigan Town Implementing Grease Trap Cleaning Ordinance In a recent move to protect the town’s sewer system, the Roseville Michigan City Council unanimously approved two new ordinances aimed at reducing the amount of fats, oils, and greases entering the sewers. This decision reflects an increasing trend among municipalities to proactively manage FOG to extend the

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Wastewater Inspectors Verify Proper Grease Trap Cleaning

Arizona Wastewater Inspectors Verify Proper Grease Trap Cleaning

Arizona Wastewater Inspectors Verify Proper Grease Trap Cleaning An inspector from this Arizona city’s Wastewater Department stoops over an open manhole, shining a flashlight into the depths below. The light reveals an array of unappetizing sights, from the gray gunk lining the manhole’s rim to the shimmering pool of muck several feet down. As a

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Colorado Town Implementing Grease Interceptor Ordinance

Colorado Town Implementing Grease Interceptor Ordinance

Colorado Town Implementing Grease Interceptor Ordinance The Town of Palisade Colorado is working to implement a system to lessen the amount of fats, oils and grease (FOG) in its wastewater system, while working to minimize impacts to local businesses. The town’s interim Public Works Director outlined a comprehensive plan during a presentation to the local

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Arizona City Code Strengthens Grease Interceptor Enforcement

Arizona City Code Strengthens Grease Interceptor Enforcement

Arizona City Code Strengthens Grease Interceptor Enforcement Pouring oil down the drain isn’t just bad for your pipes. It can also damage the local sewer system. Commercial kitchens in an Arizona city who deal with fats, oils or greases have to be more careful as well. The Bullhead City Council approved a code amendment to

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Pittsburgh Restaurant Drain Backup Forces Temporary Closure

Pittsburgh Restaurant Drain Backup Forces Temporary Closure

Pittsburgh Restaurant Drain Backup Forces Temporary Closure A restaurant in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood has voluntarily closed its doors following a discovery by the Allegheny County Health Department. The closure came after health officials were alerted to a concerning situation by the restaurant’s own employees, leading to an inspection that uncovered a significant health hazard of

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Wisconsin City Updating Regulations For Grease Interceptors

Wisconsin City Updating Regulations For Grease Interceptors

Wisconsin City Updating Regulations For Grease Interceptors The city of Superior Wisconsin is on the cusp of implementing significant changes to its sewer usage ordinance, a move that’s been brewing for several years. These impending changes are a direct result of a pretreatment compliance audit by a state-level Natural Resources Department conducted a few years

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Alabama City Implements Grease Trap Ordinance To Fight FOG

Alabama City Implements Grease Trap Ordinance To Fight FOG

Alabama City Implements Grease Trap Ordinance To Fight FOG In a move to combat the prevalent issue of sewer line blockages, the city of Alabaster, Alabama has introduced a grease trap ordinance. This new regulation, known as the FOG ordinance, targets the primary culprits behind sewer backups: fats, oils, and grease. These substances are notorious

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