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Missouri Restaurant Improper Grease Trap Cleaning Backs Up Sewers A Friday afternoon in a Missouri neighborhood turned into a nightmare for more than a dozen families when a significant sewer backup left their homes flooded and damaged. The skies were sunny, but underground, something far less pleasant was brewing. A blockage in the neighborhood’s wastewater […]

North Dakota Town Updates Grease Trap Ordinance In a recent update to wastewater management regulations, a city in North Dakota has made significant changes that directly impact commercial kitchens, particularly in their handling of wastewater. The updated Industrial Pretreatment Ordinance aims to protect the sewer system and the ecosystem while providing more flexibility for restaurant

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.

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

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

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

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

Commercial Kitchen Drain Problems Generate Negative Publicity For Maryland Restaurant In a peaceful Maryland neighborhood, an unsettling scenario unfolded that highlighted a crucial aspect of running a commercial kitchen: the importance of a well-maintained plumbing system. Residents living down the street from the local restaurant have been dealing with an unsavory issue. The foul smell

Texas Town Implements Grease Interceptor Ordinance To Eliminate FOG In a move to protect the City’s infrastructure, the Kilgore Texas City Council recently enacted a new grease interceptor ordinance that will impact commercial kitchen owners. The new ordinance focuses on the disposal of fats, oils, grease, and grit, aiming to curtail the significant damage caused

Florida Restaurant’s Grease Trap Issue With County Resolved Curley’s restaurant has been a popular breakfast place in Opa-Locka Florida for 31 years. But owner Ernest Hill had issues with Miami-Dade County after they informed him out of the blue that the county has no record of his restaurant. Most restaurants don’t last three years, much