Aurora FOG & Grease Rules

Who this applies to

This directory applies to food service establishments (FSEs) [E01] [E03].

Cleaning/pump-out frequency: At minimum, cleaning of FSE GI shall be done at least every 90 days [E01].
Capacity rule: Included in proper operation and maintenance is the operation and maintenance of the grease interceptor so that no more than 25% of the capacity of the interceptor is filled with grease and/or solids [E02] [E07].
Permits: Should a FSE not comply with the City of Aurora's Department of Public Service's requirement to clean their GI on a more frequent basis, the WWTP Official may issue the FSE a FOG Wastewater Discharge Permit which will specify the modified cleaning and servicing schedule and could include the assessment of surcharge penalties [E03] [E06].
Records: Routine servicing and cleaning (at least every 90 days) of the grease interceptor shall include removing and properly disposing of all grease and solids from the interceptors, scraping and cleaning baffles, walls, and side walls, and submitting proper documentation of the same to the WWTP official [E01] [E04] [E05].