El Paso FOG & Grease Rules

Who this applies to

It shall be a violation of this Rules and Regulations No. 15 for any food service facility identified by the PSB to discharge wastewater containing fats, oils and grease to the El Paso's wastewater collection system without authorization from the PSB. [E08]

Key requirements

Cleaning/pump-out frequency: Grease trap/interceptors shall be cleaned as often as necessary to ensure that sediment and floating material do not accumulate and impair the efficiency of the grease trap/interceptor; to ensure the discharge is in compliance with local limits established in Rules and Regulations No. 9; and to ensure no visible grease is observed in the discharge. [E01]
Capacity rule: Grease traps/interceptors subject to these rules shall be completely evacuated at a minimum of once every ninety (90) days, or more frequent when: a. The combined grease and solid layers reach a thickness equal to twenty-five (25%) of the wetted height of the grease trap or interceptor, as measured from the bottom of the device to the invert of the outlet pipe, containing floating materials, sediment, oils or greases; [E02]
Sizing and installation: Grease trap or interceptors shall be installed and inspected prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. [E03] [E06]
Permits: Each Certificate of Registration shall be renewed biannually. [E04]
Records: Generators shall keep all originals of the completed manifests on site and available for inspection by the PSB for three (3) years. [E05]
Haulers: Any person wishing to purchase PSB issued manifests for the purpose of collecting, transporting, and disposing grease trap/interceptor waste shall be duly licensed and/or registered by the TCEQ and the City of El Paso, Department of Environmental Services. [E07]
Penalties: It shall be a violation of this Rules and Regulations No. 15 for any food service facility identified by the PSB to discharge wastewater containing fats, oils and grease to the El Paso's wastewater collection system without authorization from the PSB. [E08]

What to keep on file

All originals of the completed manifests on site and available for inspection by the PSB for three (3) years. [E05]

El Paso FOG & Grease Rules

Who this applies to

Key requirements

What to keep on file

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