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2015 GUIDELINES FOR FOG REMOVAL PROGRAM

Wayne Lee, EIT Project Manager

Tuesday, March 24th, 2015

OVERVIEW OF THE

AGENDA

1.

Introduction

2.

MPW FOG Removal Program Goals

3.

Overview of Customer/Hauler responsibilities

• FOG Interceptor Discharge Permit
• Permit Requirements
• Cleaning Requirements
• Permit Renewal
• FOG Program Fees
• Existing Grease Traps . . .

4.

Summary

5.

Questions/Concerns

• Ability for MPW to easily monitor all interceptors within our system
• Eliminate sewer system overflows related to FOG
• Reduce the amount of oil & grease discharged into wastewater

collection system

• Reduce maintenance costs for the wastewater collection system

related to FOG

MPW FOG REMOVAL PROGRAM GOALS

FOG INTERCEPTOR DISCHARGE PERMIT

• Required by all food service establishments that prepare, process
• r serves food, to include the following:
• New construction
• Expansions or major changes in operation
• Changes of ownership / occupancy
• Required to be renewed annually.
• Customers required to have a contract (1-yr min) with a Hauler as

part of permit submittal and annual renewal.  It is a violation for a generator to discharge through an interceptor without an approved FOG Interceptor Discharge Permit

• Requirements for New Construction / Change in Ownership:
• FOG Program Initiation Fee
• Submission of Permit Application by Generator
• Submission of Annual Grease Hauling Agreement

1. Customer name, address, telephone number of facility 2. Primary & secondary contact for the facility 3. Grease hauler name and contact information 4. Disposal name/location 5. Grease interceptor(s) size and location, including diagram if needed 6. Frequency of cleaning & inspection required 7. Signed and dated but authorized representatives indicating acceptance of the terms of the contract 8. Contain a statement of the duration of the contract, to be not less than one year, or for the duration of the operation of the facility, whichever is less.

FOG INTERCEPTOR DISCHARGE PERMIT

FOG INTERCEPTOR DISCHARGE PERMIT

FOG INTERCEPTOR DISCHARGE PERMIT

CLEANING REQUIREMENTS

• Grease interceptor must be cleaned and inspected at a minimum frequency of

every 90 days, or as determined by MPW

• Combined fats, oils, grease & solids shall not exceed 25% of the total hydraulic

depth of the equipment

• Requests for less frequent cleaning must be submitted for in writing to MPW

along with testing required by MPW (internal traps)

• Cleaning Procedure:
• Evacuate all contents; floating materials, bottom sludges, solids
• After complete evacuation, the walls, tops, bottoms to be thoroughly scraped and residue removed
• Interceptor should then be washed down and remaining residue removed
• Generator shall inspect the interceptor and then personally sign the manifest
• Haulers shall provide Manifest Report on behalf of the Generator to MPW

within 14 days of interceptor cleaning/inspection.

• Generator shall maintain a Maintenance Log containing Manifest Reports for

the previous two (2) years on-site and be readily accessible.

CLEANING REQUIREMENTS

PERMIT RENEWAL

• Renewed annually, or upon a significant change in operation, facility

expansion, remodeling, change of ownership, or new grease hauler contract

• Generator must submit for renewal of the FOG Interceptor Discharge Permit

30-days prior to the expiration of the current permit.

• To be included with renewal application:
• Annual Grease Hauling Agreement Summary Form with updated, signed contract
• Annual Interceptor Inspection Report & photos to be performed by the Hauler
• Annual Renewal Fee

PERMIT RENEWAL

FOG PROGRAM FEES

FOG Program Initiation Fee: $400.00

• One time fee charged for any new grease trap added to the program or for a change in ownership or
• peration.
• Recovers MPW cost for new account set up and reviewing grease trap for acceptance into the

program.

• All current grease trap customers with traps installed prior to July 1st, 2015 will be exempt.

Annual FOG Interceptor Discharge Permit Renewal: $200.00

• Submitted with Annual Permit Renewal Application
• Charged to review compliance manifests, provide customer assistance and update account

information.

MPW Deficiency Inspection: $75.00

• Inspection by MPW due to a deficiency noted in Hauler’s manifest
• If deficiency is not corrected within 60 days:
• FOG Permit revoked and customer must re-apply to include Permit Renewal Fee
• If deficiency is not corrected within 90 days:
• Customer is removed from FOG Program and must pay Initiation Fee to rejoin or service may

be disconnected at MPW’s discretion.

The below FOG Program Fees have not been approved by MPW Commissioners and are subject to change.

EXISTING GREASE TRAP CUSTOMERS . . .

• All current grease trap customers with traps installed prior to July 1st, 2015 will

be “grandfathered” into the new FOG Program, and will not be assessed the FOG Program Initiation Fee.

• You will be responsible for following the new FOG Program Guidelines at your

next scheduled cleaning after July 1st, and are required to submit the following within 30 days of the scheduled cleaning:

• FOG Interceptor Discharge Permit Application *Initiation Fee Waived*
• Annual Grease Hauling Agreement with signed contract
• Annual Interceptor Inspection Report & photos (performed by hauler)
• Annual Renewal Fee

Existing customers who have not enrolled in the new FOG Program by Friday, October 30th, will be required to enroll as a new customer and will be responsible for all applicable program fees.

Summary

• FOG Interceptor Discharge Permit
• Permit renewed annually
• Customer responsible to have a Hauler contract, and renewed annually
• Hauler to conduct annual inspection to include photos
• Cleaning Procedures
• Hauler responsible for Manifest/Inspection Report and submittal to MPW
• MPW Goals:
• Ability for MPW to easily monitor all interceptors within our system
• Eliminate sewer system overflows related to FOG
• Reduce the amount of oil & grease discharged into wastewater collection system
• Reduce maintenance costs for the wastewater collection system related to FOG

Summary

Draft Copy of 2015 Guidelines will be posted online by March 31st www.mountpleasantwaterworks.com Submit question/comments via email at FOG@mpwonline.com through April 30th Welcome to attend Commission Meetings on 3rd Monday of each month. 2015 Guidelines will go into effect on July 1st, 2015

Questions or Comments?