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Kevin M. Duquette Environmental Compliance Officer City of Taunton Board of Health

Introduction

What is FOG Why Have a FOG Program?

FOG Management

Regulations Inspections Training Communication

Challenges and Considerations Looking to the Future

FOG or Fats, Oils, and Grease

is a byproduct of cooking, food preparation, and clean-

• up. FOG can be found in

meat, shortening, butter, margarine, sauces, and dairy products.

Liquid Assets

In 2008, Penn State Public Broadcasting (WPSU-TV) released a documentary about the country's aging infrastructure. Liquid Assets explores the history, engineering, and political and economic challenges of our water/wastewater infrastructure, and engages communities in local discussion about public water and wastewater issues.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

In 2004 the EPA released a report to Congress showing that 47% of all reported sewer blockages in the US were a result of FOG

MA Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP)

Recommends all Cities and Towns adopt a FOG Program

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Wastewater can contaminate the local environment and drinking

water supply, thereby increasing the risk of disease transmission.

FOG Characteristics

FOG is not soluble in water At high temperature fats and grease will be in a liquid form but as the cooling process begins it starts to congeal and become a solid mass FOG has corrosive properties FOG decreases pipe capacity and restricts flow

Protect Public Health and Safety

There are over 30 types of waterborne diseases that the public can be exposed to from coming in contact with a wastewater discharge. (Bacterial – Parasitic – and Viral) Beaches Property damage

Protect the Environment

Algae Blooms Erosion

Old Food Service Establishments Old sewer lines

• Save the Municipality $$$$

Sewer line cleaning and other maintenance Sewer line breaks and back-ups Environmental clean-ups Public and private property clean-ups Staff Overtime /Police

DEP and EPA fines

Protect private sewer/septic systems

• Extend the life of septic systems
• Save private home owners $$$
• Prevent back ups

Increase Recycling Start/Expand Renewable Energy Programs

Jurisdictions over 3 departments

Board of Health – Maintenance, access Plumbing Inspector/Building Department – size, location, installation, access Department of Public Works/Sewer Department – Discharge limits, other

Board of Health DPW - Sewer Plumbing - Building

Board of Health – FDA Food Code 2009

Maintenance – 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair & 6-501.11 Repairing

A plumbing system shall be:

A) Repaired according to law and B) Maintained in good repair

PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.

Accessibility 5-402.12 Grease Trap

If used, a grease trap shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning

Title V CMR 15.351(2)

External grease traps should be inspected monthly and must be cleaned by a licensed

septage hauler whenever the level of FOG and solids is 25% of the effective depth of the trap, or at least every three months, whichever is sooner.

City of Taunton Board of Health FOG Control Program Regulations

External Grease Traps tied to the City sewer must be inspected monthly and pumped if the level of FOG and solids is 25% of the effective depth of the trap

Septic Hauler Inspection log sheet or similar information is needed if pumping is not required

Internal interceptors are required to be serviced a minimum of once per month Establishments closed for over 30 days can be exempt from grease trap/interceptor maintenance Logs sheets/invoices must be kept at the establishment for viewing and submitted to the Board of Health twice a year. Proper FOG signage must be provided as required by the plumbing code. Biological and chemical treatments of any kind are not permitted in the City of Taunton

Taunton FOG Regulations Continued

Training for Business Owners and Managers

• Staff training

All temporary food service establishments/events are required to have a written FOG management plan. A FSE chronically in violation of the FOG program may be required to install a grease trap monitoring system Secondary Containment 2011 FOG septic hauler permits and regulations

Sewer Use Ordinance

Maintenance and BMP Requirements Discharge Limits Secondary Containment Other (Commissioner Discretion) Fines

Temporary Use Variance Three (3) Year FOG Compliance Order for FSEs (300+ in Taunton)

Existing Establishments

Plumbing Code 248 CMR 10.09 Interceptors, Separators and

Holding Tanks

Size Calculations, Unit Requirements, & Installation Requirements

Grease traps and interceptors shall be installed in the following establishments:

restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, hospitals, institutional facilities, factories, clubs, bars where food is prepared and served, and all commercial kitchens, food and meat packing and processing establishments, super markets, bakeries, and other establishments where fats, oils and grease may be introduced into the building sanitary drainage system in quantities that can cause waste line obstruction or hinder sewage disposal

Internal Interceptor Exceptions: Produce washing sinks and in some cases sinks that empty to a floor drain (indirect connection)

Plumbing Code 248 CMR 10.09 Interceptors, Separators and

Holding Tanks Continued

Internal traps required for:

pot sinks (with bowl depths exceeding ten inches) scullery sinks (with bowl depths exceeding ten inches) floor drains(See Plumbing Inspector due to application) floor sinks automatic dishwashers regardless of temperature pre-rinse sinks soup kettles or similar devices wok stations automatic hood wash units

Plumbing Code 248 CMR 10.09 Continued

External traps are a dedicated system

Mechanical Engineer Sample Box, Manhole Covers

Readily Accessible

• Direct access without the necessity of removing or moving any

panel, door, lock or similar obstruction

FOG Signage

Yearly FOG Inspections for Food Service

Establishments

Visual Inspection

Disrepair Signage

Documentation

Maintenance logs and manifests Training logs

Spill Kits

FOG Training administered by the City/Town to the Manager/Owner.

• Mgr/Owner Trains Staff and Keeps a Training Log
• Refresher Training Every Three Years

Training Topics

City of Taunton FOG Control Regulations Overview FOG Best Management Practices

• Food prep and clean-up
• Maintaining Traps and Interceptors

Grease Trap Monitoring Devices Automatic Grease Recovery Units Accountability for Septic Haulers

• Hoods/Cleaning

527 CMR 11 Board of Fire Prevention Regulations (Hoods)

• Solid Fuel Cooking – Monthly
• High-Volume Cooking such as 24 HR Cooking , Charbroiling, Wok Cooking – Quarterly
• Moderate-Volume Cooking – Semiannually
• Employee Safety

Staff Training Materials and Posters Provided (Available in Other

Languages)

FOG Website

Centralized Information

Residential & Commercial Videos Downloads Links

FOG Program Management

Regulations for Viewing or Download Training Materials Available for Download Training Videos Available for Viewing Applications, Maintenance Logs and Other Forms Available for Download Internal Use Page with Order Letters, Photos, and FOG Tracking

Tracking System

Google Earth

FOG Meetings & Communications

Keep everyone in the loop

City Departments

Regulation Binder

The Community

Residents Business owners (Check List)

MADEP, EPA Septic Haulers Other Cities and Towns (Regional Program)

Community Outreach

Education (Schools - Residents – Business ) Garbage Disposals Can the Grease! FOG Recycling Program (2011) Bristol Plymouth VHS Biodiesel 20,000 tablespoons of FOG = 78 gallons per day 256 tablespoons = 1 gallon

• Who will manage this program?
• Board of Health
• Plumbing Inspector
• Sewer Department/DPW
• Other
• Variances
• Be Careful! - Setting a President
• Churches, Clubs and Other Temporary Events
• Fees
• Funding the Program
• Plan review fees
• Permit fees
• Sewer use fees
• Inspection and sample fees
• Program Approach
• Regulations
• Inspections and Enforcement
• Compliance Timelines
• Communication
• Keep everyone on the same page
• Use a team approach in FOG Program development

Renewable Energy

Biodiesel Program

CT DEP

Statewide FSE FOG Ordinance

Partnerships Don’t Wait for a Problem!

Kevin M. Duquette Environmental Compliance Officer FOG Enforcement Agent City of Taunton Board of Health (508) 821-1400 Email: Cotboh5@TMLP.Net City of Taunton FOG Website:

www.TauntonFOGProgram.Homestead.com