Appendix 7.A - City of Lakeport
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1. NO GREASE DOWN THE DRAIN BMPs Check grease interceptor solids depth routinely The combined thickness of the floating grease and the bottom solids should not be more than 25 of the total inter eptor depth Collectand recycle waste cooking oil Dry wipe pots pans and kitc hen equipment before cleaning Maintain a routne grease trap cleaning schedule Use absorbent paper under fryer baskets Use absorbents such as paper towels and cat litter to pick up oil and grease spills before mopping Do not use emulsifiers or solvents other than typical dishwashing detergents No hot water over 140 F REASONING Grease interceptors will not meet performance standards when solids and floating grease levels exceed 25 These actions reduce grease loading on grease removal devicesand the sewer Dry wiping will reduce the grease loading on grease removal devicesand the sewer If grease trapsare not routinely cleaned they do not work propeny and do not prevent grease from entenng the sewer If the grease trap is not providing adequate protection a grease interceptor may be required This reducesthe amount of grease during cleanup Decreasesthe amount of grease that will be put down the drain Emulsifiers and solvents will break down grease causing a problem downstream in the sewer Temperatures in excess of 140 F in any sink will dissolve grease and send it into the sewer2. Available interceptors are sized for 70 and 80 GPM The most appropriate choice is the latter an 80 GMP device Additional sizing guidelines can be found in the most recent addition of the California Plumbing Code A licensed plumber will be familiar with its provisions and can offer solutions unique to your needs This guide and other helpful information can be found on the City s website www cityoflakeport com CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT Over 100 years of community pride progress and service City Hall 225 Park Street Lakeport CA 95453 Phone 707 263 5615 ext 30 E mail compliance cityoflakeport com INDOOR GREASE TRAP INTERCEPTOR SIZING GUIDE Depending on your specific grease capturing needs an indoor grease trap interceptor may be an effective measure for preventing the discharge of fats oils or grease into the sanitary sewer system Manufactured interceptors come in varying sizes usually based on a flow rate of gallons per minute or GPM We recommend con sulting with a licensed plumber when determining the size of your interceptor But for basic guidance the following steps could be useful in determining the appropriate size of your new indoor grease trap interceptor Step 1 Determine the cubic size of your sink s by multiplying its length width and depth together L x W x D Step 2 Convert that number into gallons using the following conversion 1 gallon 231 cubi
3. etc fo prevent oil and grease spills while transferring from inside the restaurant to the outside storage bin 3 Is there a designated employee s to manage monitor cleanup o Yes o No Employee Awareness Training l Have employees received training in the Best Management o Yes o No Practices BMPs for handling oil and grease i e spill prevention dry cleanup etc 2 Are employees involved in keeping FOG out of the drains o Yes o No 3 Are signs posted in key areas that remind staff to keep oils and o Yes o No grease out of the drains 4 Are new employees trained on FOG BMPs and existing employees o Yes o No trained on a routine basis e g quarterly semi annually etc Grease Disposal 1 Are the outside oil and grease storage bins kept covered o Yes o No 2 Are the outside storage bins located away from storm drains and o Yes o No catch basins 3 Are dumpsters and grease recycling bins cleaned and checked o Yes o No for leaks offen 4 Is there a spill prevention plan and are materials available in the o Yes o No event of a spill Grease Management Contractors 1 Does your hauler renderer have the proper legal licenses and o Yes o No permits to handle the oil and grease waste 2 Who do you contact when there Is a problem o Yes o No 3 Do you know where the waste grease is sent for final disposal o Yes o No For further information on proper management of oil and grease from your food service operation
4. Cambio 1 Vacie o raspe la grasa de las hoyas y satte nes en una lata 2 C brala y refrig rela Cuando se haya en friado eche la lata a la basura INDOOR GREASE TRAP INTERCEPTOR SIZING GUIDE Depending on your specific grease capturing needs an indoor grease trap interceptor may be an effective measure for preventing the discharge of fats oils or grease into the sanitary sewer system Manufactured interceptors come in varying sizes usually based on a flow rate of gallons per minute or GPM We recommend con sulting with a licensed plumber when determining the size of your interceptor But for basic guidance the following steps could be useful in determining the appropriate size of your new indoor grease trap interceptor Step 1 Determine the cubic size of your sink s by multiplying its length width and depth together L x W x D Step 2 Convert that number into gallons using the following conversion 1 gallon 231 cubic feet Step 3 Estimate the capacity of the sink s measured in Step 1 Usually 75 of the sink s will be filled with water the remaining 25 will be dishes utensils etc Multiply that factor as a percentage e g 75 0 75 25 0 25 etc by the number you calculated in Step 2 This will also serve as your flow rate Step 4 Select a trap interceptor that is the next size higher than your calculated flow rate Example your calculated flow rate is 78 GPM
5. Do you provide transportation 3 Can expect revenue for my matenal If not what s your service fee 4 What are your specifications What constitutes contamination 5 Ifthere isa problem who should contact Remember that fats oils and grease are commodities and should be treated as valuable resources that can and should be recycled whenever possible Contact Information Please contact the City s Compliance Officer at 263 5615 or by E mail at dbuffalo cityoflakeport com for more information or to discuss your particular FOG situation We re here to help you succeed MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRIC Over 100 years of community pride progress and service FATS OILS AND GREASE FOG PROGRAM GREAE TRAP AND INTERCEPTOR MAINTENANCE GUIDE Introduction INSIDE THIS GUIDE Grease trap maintenance is usually performed by maintenance staff or other employees of a food service establishment Grease 1 Introducti ue E RES interceptor maintenance which is usually performed by pemitted 2 Grease Trap Maintenance haulers or recyclers see Grease Rendenng Guide consists of removing the entire volume liquids and solids from the grease 3 Grease Interceptor interceptor and properly disposing of the material in accordance Maintenance with all federal state and or local laws When performed propeny and at the appropnate frequency grease interceptor and trap maintenance can greatly reduce the discharge of fats oi
6. Program Best Management Practices Page 4 Get paid to recycle your yellow grease Collect fryer oil in an oil rendenng tank for disposal or transport it to a bulk oil rendenng tank instead of discharging it into a grease interceptor or waste drain Cleaning intervals depend upon the type of food establishment involved Some facilities may require monthly cleaning of their grease traps or interceptors others may need it less frequently Establishments that operate a large number of fryers or handle a large amount of fned foods such as chicken along with ethnic food establishments may need at least monthly cleanings Full cleaning of grease traps removing all liquids and solids and scraping the walls is a worthwhile investment Remember sugars starches and other organics accumulate from the bottom up If sediment is allowed to accumulate in the trap it will need to be pumped more frequently Develop a rotation system if multiple fryers are in use Designate a single fryer for products that are particulary high in deposits and change that one more often Oiland Grease Collection Recycling and Food Donation FOG especially yellow grease is a commodity that if handled propeny should be treated asa valuable resource Yellow grease or tallow as it is sometimes referred to is cooking grease When heated and punfied it can be sold to soap cosmetic and animal feed companies When handling your grease consider th
7. for grease to cool condense and separate from liquid It is a con stant for the purposes of this calculation This guide and other helpful information including calculation examples can be found on the Citys website www cityoflakeport com Using the charts above you can calculate the size of the interceptor you need Just plug them into the Manning Formula Interceptor Size Flow Rate x Fixture Ratings Discharge Rate x 24 minute retention time Direct flow from dishwashers laundry washers glass washers etc is the discharge rate as determined by the manufacturer This informa tion should be available in your user s manual or by contacting the manufacturer directly 24 minute retention time is the minimum amount of time needed for grease to cool condense and separate from liquid It is a con stant for the purposes of this calculation This guide and other helpful information including calculation examples can be found on the Citys website www cityoflakeport com Using the charts above you can calculate the size of the interceptor you need Just plug them into the Manning Formula Interceptor Size Flow Rate x Fixture Ratings Discharge Rate x 24 minute retention time Direct flow from dishwashers laundry washers glass washers etc is the discharge rate as determined by the manufacturer This informa tion should be available in your user s manual or by
8. sewer Post No Grease signs Signs serve aSa constant reminder Remindershelp minimize grease above sinksand on the front forstaff working in kitchens discharge to the sewerorgrease of dishwashers removal device Check grease interceptor Grease interceptors will not meet This will keep grease interceptor solids depth routinely The performance standards when working at peak performance combined thickness of the solids and floating grease levels floating grease and the exceed 25 bottom solids should not be more than 25 of the total interceptor depth Collect and recycle waste These actions reduce grease This will reduce cleaning cooking oll loading on grease removal frequency and maintenance devicesand the sewer costs for grease removal devices and reduce the amount of grease entering the system Dry wipe pots pans and Dry wiping will reduce the This will reduce cleaning kitchen equipment before grease loading on grease removal frequency and maintenance Cleaning devicesand the sewer costs for grease removal devices and reduce the amount of grease entering the drain Maintain a routine grease If grease trapsare not routinely This reducesthe amount of trap cleaning schedule cleaned they do not work grease entenng the drain and propeny and do not prevent protects sewers from grease grease from entenng the sewer If blockagesand overflows the grease trap is not providing adequate protection a grease interceptor
9. 994 5068 Roto Rooter of Lake County P O Box 1340 Kelseyville CA 95451 707 279 9461 Darling International Inc 429 Amador St San Francisco CA 94124 800 473 4890 North State Rendering Company Inc 15 Shippee Rd Oroville CA 95965 530 343 6076 Sacramento Rendering Co 11350 Kiefer Blvd Sacramento CA 95830 800 339 6493 Yokayo Biofuels 150 Perry Street Ukiah CA 95482 707 472 0900 City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District Fats Oils and Grease FOG Program TO HELP STOP FOG NO GREASE DOWN THE DRAIN Help the CLMSD keep the GREASE OUT and the WATER IN City of Lakeport Over 100 years of community pride progress and service CLMSD Corporation Yard 591 Martin Street Lakeport CA 95453 Tel 707 263 3578 Can the Grease Three simple steps can protect your home and our environment Fats Oils and Grease What s the problem Too often grease is washed into the plumbing system usually through the kitchen sink Grease sticks to the insides of sewer pipes both on your property and in the streets Over time the grease can build up and block the entire pipe Cooking grease in the form of lard shortening and cooking oils can build up on the inside of sewer pipes causing line blockages or worse Sewer System Overflows SSO s the discharge of untreated wastewater into the environment The EPA has determined that SSO s are the number one cause
10. ASE FOG PROGRAM ial NUMAN restaurant CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT Over 100 years of community pride progress and service City Hall 225 Park Street Lakeport CA 95453 707 263 5615 So you ve got a grease problem Are you noticing frequent or regular sink or toilet backups at your facility Are you find ing that you have to call the plumber more often than usual Have you noticed sewer backups near or around your facility during rainy periods You may have a FOG prob lem The discharge of fats oil and grease or FOG into the sanitary sewer is a concern for every one in the community FOG sticks to the in side of sewer pipes and over time that mate rial can build up and create a blockage A blockage such as this can result in a sewer system overflow SSO which will release un treated wastewater onto our properties and into our waterways Nasty Reducing that discharge is one of our top priorities Together we can do it Best Management Practices BMPs Below are a few tips to avoid putting fats oil and grease into the sanitary sewer Check grease interceptor solids depth routinely The combined thickness of the floating grease and the bottom solids should not be more than 25 of the total interceptor depth Collect and recycle waste cooking oil Dry wipe pots pans and kitchen equipment before cleaning Maintain a routine grease t
11. City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District e FOG Program Y 5 MANE PCS ay PROGRAM BENEHTS This will keep grease interceptor working at peak performance This will reduce cleaning frequency and maintenance costs for grease removal devices and reduce the amount of grease entering the system This will reduce cleaning frequency and maintenance costs for grease removal devices and reduce the amount of grease entering the drain This reeducesthe amount of grease entenng the drain and protects sewers from grease blockagesand overflows The amount of grease entenng the drain isreduced which protects the sewer system from grease blockagesand overflows Reducesthe amount of grease entenng the drain and protects sewers from grease blockages and overflows Allows for proper removal of grease By reducing water temperature you will save costs for heating that water reduce the risk of clogging up your sewer lateral and will save the cost of hiring someone to clean out your pipes INSIDE THIS GUIDE 1 Why is FOG Important 2 Simple Suggestions to Reduce FOG 3 Food Prep Spill Prevention 4 Maintenance 5 Oil and Grease Collection Recycling and Food Donations 6 Grease Traps Tips 8 BMP Summary The best way to manage FOG isto keep fats oils and grease out of the sewer system CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT Over 100 years of community pride progress and se
12. be cleaned at least once every 60 days Some establishments will find it necessary to clean their traps more often than that If you find that you have to clean it often every month you may want to consider installing a larger trap or interceptor Be sure to record all of your maintenance activity on the Maintenance Log A copy can be obtained from the City s Utilities Department or from the Lake County Department of Environmental Health Do need a grease interceptor The short answer is yes Pursuant to City code any establishment that introduces grease or oil into the drainage and sewage system in quantities large enough to cause line blockages or hinder sewage treatment is required to install a grease interceptor However the size and type of interceptor may vary Interceptors and grease traps are usually required for high volume restaurants full menu establishments operating 16 hours day and or serving 500 meals day and large commercial establishments such as hotels hospitals factories or school kitchens However even small volume fast food or take out restaurants with limited menus minimum dishwashing and or minimal seating capacity and medium volume establishments full menu establishments operating 8 16 hours day and or serving 100 400 meals day can generate significant amounts of grease In order to ensure that the sewer remains free of grease and fully functional the City is requiring all establishments to ins
13. c feet Step 3 Estimate the capacity of the sink s measured in Step 1 Usually 75 of the sink s will be filled with water the remaining 25 will be dishes utensils etc Multiply that factor as a percentage e g 75 0 75 25 0 25 etc by the number you calculated in Step 2 This will also serve as your flow rate Step 4 Select a trap interceptor that is the next size higher than your calculated flow rate Example your calculated flow rate is 78 GPM Available interceptors are sized for 70 and 80 GPM The most appropriate choice is the latter an 80 GMP device Additional sizing guidelines can be found in the most recent addition of the California Plumbing Code A licensed plumber will be familiar with its provisions and can offer solutions unique to your needs This guide and other helpful information can be found on the City s website www cityoflakeport com CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT Over 100 years of community pride progress and service City Hall 225 Park Street Lakeport CA 95453 Phone 707 263 5615 ext 30 E mail compliance cityoflakeport com INDOOR GREASE TRAP INTERCEPTOR SIZING GUIDE Depending on your specific grease capturing needs an indoor grease trap interceptor may be an effective measure for preventing the discharge of fats oils or grease into the sanitary sewer system Manufactured interceptors come in varying sizes usually based on a flow rate of gal
14. contacting the manufacturer directly 24 minute retention time is the minimum amount of time needed for grease to cool condense and separate from liquid It is a con stant for the purposes of this calculation This guide and other helpful information including calculation examples can be found on the Citys website www cityoflakeport com
15. e Vendors A list of a few registered grease haulers based in Lake County is as follows Action Sanitary Inc Roto Rooter of Lake County P O Box 492 P O Box 1340 Lower Lake CA 95457 Kelseyville CA 95451 707 994 5068 707 279 9461 The Following Companies Also Service Lake County Darling Intemational Inc North State Rendenng Company Inc 429 Amador St 15 Shippee Rd San Francisco CA 94124 Oroville CA 95965 800 473 4890 530 343 6076 Sacramento Rendering Co Yokayo Biofuels 11350 Kiefer Blvd 150 Perry Street Sacramento CA 95830 Ukiah CA 95482 800 339 6493 707 472 0900 Penalties and fines resulting from noncompliance of the City s sewer use Ordinance can range from 50 to 25 000 or more FOG Program Grease Rendenng Guide Page 3 Choosing a Grease Renderer or Hauler When selecting a grease disposal vendor be aware that services and pncesmay vary Minimum services should include 1 Complete pumping and cleaning of the interceptor and sample box rather than just skimming the grease layer 2 Deodonzing and thoroughly cleaning affected areas as necessary 3 Disposal reclamation at an approved location You and your hauler should agree on an adequate cleaning frequency to avoid blockage of the line Questionsto Ask a Renderer When looking foran oiland grease renderer it is important to ask the nght questions which may include 1 Do you provide collection containers 2
16. e following Some rendenng companies will offer services free of charge and others will give a rebate on the matenals collected A list of registered grease haulers can be found in the Grease Rendering Guide or on the City s web site www cityoflakeport com Use 25 gallon rendenng barrels with covers for onsite collection of oil and grease other than from fryers Educate kitchen staff on the importance of keeping outside barrels covered at all times During stoms uncovered or partially covered barrels allow storm water to enter the barel resulting in oil running onto the ground and possibly into storm drains and can contaminate an otherwise useful by product FOG Program Best Management Practices Page 5 e Use a 3 compartment sink for ware washing Begin with a hot pre wash followed by a scounng sink with detergent then a nnse sink e Make sure all drain screensare installed Edible food waste e Pnorto washing and rinsing use a hot water ONLY no detergent pre nnse that is separately trapped to may be remove non emulsified oils and greases from ware donated lt helps washing Wash and nnse steps should also be trapped reduce disposa e Empty gniltop scrap baskets orscrap boxesand hoods costs into the rendering barel e Easy does it Instruct staff to be conservative about their use of fats oils and grease in food preparation and serving e Ensure that edible food isnot flushed down your drains Edibl
17. e food waste may be donated to a local food bank Food donation is a win win situation It helps restaurants reduce disposal costs and it puts the food in the hands of those who can use it Contact the Lake County Department of Social Services at 995 4200 to leam more Grease Traps Interceptors The City s new sewer use ordinance requires all businesses that produce FOG to install operate and maintain a grease trap or interceptor Installing or upgrading a grease trap or grease interceptor is a beneficial investment for any food service establishment given the costly effects of FOG But before doing so the following should be considered e For grease traps to be effective the unit s must be propeny sized constructed and installed in a location to provide an adequate retention time for settling and accumulation of the FOG If the unit s is too close to the FOG discharge and does not have enough volume to allow amassing of the FOG the emulsified oils will pass through the unit without being captured For information on propeny locating constructing and sizing grease traps contact the City s Compliance Officer or vist the City s web ste at www cityoflakeport com A FOG Program Best Management Practices Page 6 Contact the City s Compliance Officer at 263 5615 for more information e Ensure all grease bearng drains discharge to the grease trap These include mop sinks woks wash sinks prep sinks utility s
18. erceptor Generally soeaking City Code requires every restaurant or other food service establishment that produces grease fo install and maintain a grease trap interceptor unless a variance is requested If a variance Is requested a variance study will be performed which will examine the feasibility of installing a grease trap at a subject location The Community Develooment Utilities Director otherwise known as the CLMSD Director will make the determination as to whether a grease trap Is required or if if is infeasible F us FOG Program FAQs Be i Contact the City s Compliance Officer at 263 5615 for more Information What if don t install a grease interceptor City code requires any establishment that introduces grease or oll into the drainage and sewage system in quantities large enough to cause line blockages or hinder sewage treatment is required to install a grease interceptor Failure to do so may result in remuneration and fines Up to 25 000 or more However you may request a variance if you feel your circumstance warrants consideration There are fees associated with this request Please contact the Compliance Officer for more information How can get in compliance Great question like how you re thinking If your business does not have a grease interceptor and you produce fats oils and grease you will need to request a grease trap interceptor installation permit Contact the City s Commun
19. ess and service City Hall 225 Park Street Lakeport CA 95453 Phone 707 263 5615 ext 30 E mail compliance cityoflakeport com OUTDOOR GREASE INTERCEPTOR SIZING GUIDE Outdoor in ground or above ground grease interceptors are ideal for restaurants and other food service facilities that produce large amounts of fats oil and grease during food preparation City Code allows for the use of two methods when sizing an outdoor intercep tor The first is based on criteria defined in the California Plumbing Code A licensed plumber can provide excellent interceptor solu tions to meet your needs based on this method The second is the application of the Manning Formula which is described here in greater detail The Manning Formula Interceptor Size in gallons Flow rate GPM sink or fixture x sum of fixture Ratings the Discharge rate from any mechanical washers i e dishwashers glass washers laundry machines etc x a 24 minute retention Time Flow Rates Fixture Ratings OUTDOOR GREASE INTERCEPTOR SIZING GUIDE Outdoor in ground or above ground grease interceptors are ideal for restaurants and other food service facilities that produce large amounts of fats oil and grease during food preparation City Code allows for the use of two methods when sizing an outdoor intercep tor The first is based on criteria defined in the California Plumbing Code A licensed plumber can provide excellent interceptor s
20. grease fatsoroils from cooking down the drain and do not use the sink to dispose of food scraps Dry Clean Up Practice dry clean up Remove food waste with dry methods such as scraping wiping or sweeping before using wet methods that use water Wet methods typically wash the water and waste matenals into the drains where it eventually collects on the intenor walls of the drainage pipes Do not pour grease fats or oils from cooking down the drain and do not use the sink to dispose of food scraps Likewise it is important to educate kitchen staff not to remove drain screens as this may allow paper or plastic cups straws and other utensils to enterthe plumbing system during clean up The success of dry clean up is dependent upon the behavior of the employee and availability of the tools for removal of food waste before washing To practice dry clean up e Use rubber scrapers to remove fats oils and grease from cookware utensils chafing dishes and serving ware e Use food grade paperto soak up oiland grease under fryer baskets e Use paper towels to wipe down work areas Cloth towels will accumulate grease that will eventually end up in your drains from towel washing nnsing Signs Post No Grease signs above sinks and on the front of dishwashers Signs are a constant reminder to kitchen staff that something must be observed such as those for hand washing or fire danger Signs will helo minimize the a
21. grease render ing or need help identifying the best place to in stall a grease trap we re here to offer assistance Call to schedule an appointment to meet with the City s Compliance Officer or call for a consultation over the phone Please visit the City s web site for more information www cityoflakeport com The Benefits of Proper FOG Disposal Eliminating FOG discharge to the sanitary sewer system is a win win situation for the City busi nesses and the community as a whole Just a few of the benefits associated with this effort include e Reduced operating costs e More sewer capacity so the City can grow to meet the needs of your business e Potential reimbursement for grease recycling e Avoidance of penalties or fines imposed for clogging municipal sewer lines e A cleaner environment for your patrons and the community to enjoy and so much more I feel so proud knowing my restaurant is doing its part to reduce FOG CLMSD CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT For answers to your FOG questions or to discuss your particular grease issue please contact the City s Compliance Officer for a one on one consultation over the phone or contact the Community Development Utilities Department to schedule an appointment Compliance Officer 707 263 5615 ext 30 compliance cityoflakeport com Community Development Utilities Department 707 263 5615 ext 25 FATS OILS AND GRE
22. inks pulpers dishwashers prerinse sinks can washes and floor drains in food preparation areas such as those near a fryer or tilt steam kettle No toilet wastes should be plumbed to the grease trap e If these suggested best management practices do not adequately reduce FOG levels the operator may consider installing a second grease trap with flow through venting This system should help reduce grease effluent substantially Consumer Tip Buyer beware When choosing a method of managing your fats oil and grease ensure that it does what the vendor says it will do Some technologies or miracle cures don t eliminate the problem but result in grease accumulations further down the sewer line Out of sight isnot out of mind Check the vendors references Contact Information Please contact the City s Compliance Officer at 263 5615 or by E mail at dbuffalo cityoflakeport com for more information or to discuss your particular FOG situation We re here to help you succeed Mailing Address Lakeport City Hall 225 Park Street Lakeport CA 95453 A FOG Program Best Management Practices Page 7 SUMMARY BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES BMPs FOR FOOD RELA TED FATS OILS AND GREASE REASONING BENEFITS Train all staff on BMPs People are more willing to support Trained staff will be more likely to an effort if they understand the implement BMPs and work to reasons behind tt reduce grease dischargesto the
23. ity Development Department at 263 3056 for more information and to request an application If you have a grease trap or interceptor and believe that it may be ineffective at keeping FOG out of the sanitary sewer i e needs frequent cleaning backups occurring in kitchen etc you may need to Upgrade or replace your existing grease trap interceptor A grease trap interceptor installation permit will be required for this as well To assess your grease discharge practices and determine if your efforts to minimize FOG are adequate complete a Food Service Assessment Checklist Contact the City s Compliance Officer at 263 5615 to receive a copy or to discuss your particular grease trap or interceptor Issue Contact Information Please contact the City s Compliance Officer at 263 5615 or by E mail at compliance cityoflakeport com for more information or to discuss your particular FOG situation We re here to help you succeed Mailing Adaress Lakeport City Hall 225 Park Street Lakeport CA 95453 707 263 5615 CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT Over 100 years of community pride progress and service FATS OILS AND GREASE FOG PROGRAM FOOD SERVICE ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOOD SERVICE ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST This checklist will helo you as a manager owner of a food services establishament facility FSE identify sources of fats oil and grease and how they are being managed By completing this checklis
24. l and grease FOG into the wastewater collection system The required maintenance frequency for grease interceptors and traps depends greatly on the amount of FOG a facility generates as well as any best management practices BMPs that your establishment implements to reduce the FOG discharged into the Sanitary sewer system In many cases an establishment that implements BMPs will realize financial benefit through a reduction in their required grease interceptor and trap maintenance frequency Refer to Best Management Practice for Food Service Establishments forexamples of BMPsthat your establishment should follow WARNING Do not use hot water acids caustics solvents or emulsifying agents when cleaning grease traps and interceptors Program Grease Trap and Interceptor Maintenance Grease trap maintenance Is typically performed by maintenance staff or other employees Grease Trap Maintenance Proper maintenance for any grease trap is essential to the trap functioning correctly and efficiently The following are simple steps to Cleaning your grease trap s D Bail out any water in the trap or interceptor to facilitate cleaning The water should be discharged to the sanitary sewer system Remove baffles if possible Dip the accumulated grease out of the interceptor and deposit ina watertight container Scrape the sides the lid and the baffles with a putty knife to remove as much of the grease as possible and dep
25. le y con el tiempo puede acumularse y atascat la ca er a completamente Las grasas que se usan para cocinar tales como la manteca grasa de cerdo aceite vegetal y otros aceites de cocinar pueden acumularse dentro de las tuber as del desag e ocasionando obstrucciones o algo peor desbordamientos del alcantarillado SSO siglas en ingl s el vertido de aguas residuales en el medio ambiente sin haber pasado por tratamiento primero La EPA ha determinado que los SSO son la causa n mero uno de la contaminaci n en nuestros r os y arroyos nacionales Los aditivos comerciales incluidos los deter gents que dicen disolver la grasa solamente la ayudan a pasar por la tuber a causando proble mas en otras areas pudiendo resultar en el des bordamiento de aguas residuals en su casa o en la de su vecino limpiezas caras y desagradables posibles riesgos a la salud p blica y un aumento en los costos de operaci n y mantenimiento para CLMSD que traen por consiguiente cuen tas m s altas a los clientes La obstruccci n de las alcantarillas es el problema Desbordamientos del E alcantarillado SSO siglas en ingles Qu puede hacer usted La manera m s f cil de solucionar el problema de la grasa y ayudar a evitar los desbordamientos de las aguas negras es impedir que este material entre en el alcantarillado en primer lugar NUNCA Vierta la grasa por las tuber as En
26. lons per minute or GPM We recommend con sulting with a licensed plumber when determining the size of your interceptor But for basic guidance the following steps could be useful in determining the appropriate size of your new indoor grease trap interceptor Step 1 Determine the cubic size of your sink s by multiplying its length width and depth together L x W x D Step 2 Convert that number into gallons using the following conversion 1 gallon 231 cubic feet Step 3 Estimate the capacity of the sink s measured in Step 1 Usually 75 of the sink s will be filled with water the remaining 25 will be dishes utensils etc Multiply that factor as a percentage e g 75 0 75 25 0 25 etc by the number you calculated in Step 2 This will also serve as your flow rate Step 4 Select a trap interceptor that is the next size higher than your calculated flow rate Example your calculated flow rate is 78 GPM Available interceptors are sized for 70 and 80 GPM The most appropriate choice is the latter an 80 GMP device Additional sizing guidelines can be found in the most recent addition of the California Plumbing Code A licensed plumber will be familiar with its provisions and can offer solutions unique to your needs This guide and other helpful information can be found on the City s website www cityoflakeport com CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT Over 100 years of community pride progr
27. may be required Use absorbent paperunder Thisreducesthe amount of grease The amount of grease entering fryer baskets dunng cleanup the drain is reduced which protects the sewer system from grease blockagesand overflows Use absorbents such as Decreasesthe amount of grease Reducesthe amount of grease papertowelsand cat litter to that will be put down the drain entering the drain and protects pick up oil and grease spills sewers from grease blockages before mopping and overflows Do not use emulsifiers or Emulsifiers and solvents will break Allows for proper removal of solvents other than typical down grease causing a problem grease dishwashing detergents downstream in the sewer INSIDE THIS FAQ 1 2 Is grease a problem What is a grease trap and how does it work What is a grease interceptor How do clean my grease trap Can you recommend a maintenance schedule Do need a grease trap Is the grease trap have adequate Who inspects grease traps interceptors Who determines if need a grease trap or interceptor 1 0 What if don t install a grease trap 1 1 How can get in compliance CITY OF LAKEPOR MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT Over 100 years of community pride progress and service FATS OILS AND GREASE FOG PROGRAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQs ls grease a problem In the sewage collection and treatment business the answer is an emphatic YES Grea
28. mount of matenal going into grease traps interceptorsand will reduce the cost of cleaning and disposal Water Temperature Keep water lessthan 140 F in all sinks especially in any pre nnse sink in line before a mechanical dishwasher Temperatures in excess of 140 F in any sink will dissolve grease and send it into the sewer However that grease will cool and eventually solidify somewhere down the line in your sewer lateral orthe municipal collection system This will create sewer blockages elsewhere leading to spills at your facility or overflows nearby By reducing water temperature you will save costs for heating that water reduce the risk of clogging up your sewer lateral and will save the cost of hiing someone to clean out your pipes A FOG Program Best Management Practices Page 3 A dry workplace is safer for employees in avoiding slips trips and falls Some facilities may require monthly cleaning of their grease trapsor interceptors others may need it less frequently Food Prep Spill Prevention Preventing spills reduces the amount of waste on food preparation and serving areas that will require clean up A dry workplace Is safer foremployeesin avoiding slips tips and falls For spill prevention e Empty containers before they are full e Use a cover to transport grease interceptor contents to a rendenng barrel e Provide employees with the proper tools ladles ample containers etc
29. not with water already filled o Yes o No out 7 Are enzymes bacteria used f yes vendor name o Yes a No Krtc hen Equipment Devices Are the following kitchen devices plumbed to discharge to the grease trap interceptor 1 Dishwashers o Yes o No 2 Pot sinks multi compartment sinks Mop sinks pre rinse sinks o Yes o No 3 Floor drains o Yes o No 4 Food streamers o Yes o No 5 Food grinders pulpers o Yes o No 6 Steam kettle s o Yes o No 7 Can washer s o Yes o No Comments Are the following cleaned or maintained periodically ls the cleanup water discharged to the grease trap If not where Is it discharged 1 Exhaust hoods and filters o Yes o No 2 Floor mats floors and grill tops o Yes o No 3 Exterior of the grease traps interceptors o Yes o No 4 Dumpsters trash cans o Yes o No 5 Parking lots and sidewalks o Yes o No Comments Dry Cleanup l Are serving wares utensils or food preparation surfaces wiped o Yes o No before washing 2 Do employees know not to allow FOG or food wastes into the o Yes o No drains 3 Are employees provided the necessary training and tools rubber a Yes o No scrapers brooms absorbent materials for spills for dry cleanup A FOG Program Food Service Assessment Checklist POTTS SS Spill Cleanup and Prevention 1 Are cleanup kits in visible and accessible areas o Yes o No 2 Are employees provided with adequate conveyance o Yes o No methods tools ladles containers with lids
30. of pollution in our national waterways Commercial additives including detergents which claim to dissolve grease only pass grease down the line and cause problems in other ar eas The results can be sewage overflowing in yout home or your neighbor s causing expen sive and unpleasant cleanups This increases the potential risk to public health and the operation and maintenance costs for the CLMSD Sewer Blockage is the Problem Example ofaSewer System Overflow SSO What can you do The easiest way to solve the grease problem and pre vent overflows of raw sewage is to keep this material out of the sewer sys tem in the first place NEVER pour grease down sink drains or toilets INSTEAD 1 Poor or Scrape Grease from pots or pans into a can 2 Cover and refrigerate 3 When chilled remove grease can and throw away in trash Ayudenos a dejar la GRASA FUERA y el AGUA DENTRO City of Lakeport Over 100 years of community pride progress and service CLMSD Corporation Yard 591 Martin Street Lakeport CA 95453 Tel 707 263 3578 Ponga la grasa en una lata Tres pasos simples pueden proteger su hogat y nuestro medio ambiente Grasas y aceites Cual es el problemar Muy a menudo las grasas se echan por las ca er as generalmente por el fregadero de la cocina La grasa se pega a las paredes de las ca er as en las de su casa y en las de la cal
31. olu tions to meet your needs based on this method The second is the application of the Manning Formula which is described here in greater detail The Manning Formula Interceptor Size in gallons Flow rate GPM sink or fixture x sum of fixture Ratings the Discharge rate from any mechanical washers i e dishwashers glass washers laundry machines etc x a 24 minute retention Time Flow Rates Fixture Ratings OUTDOOR GREASE INTERCEPTOR SIZING GUIDE Outdoor in ground or above ground grease interceptors are ideal for restaurants and other food service facilities that produce large amounts of fats oil and grease during food preparation City Code allows for the use of two methods when sizing an outdoor intercep tor The first is based on criteria defined in the California Plumbing Code A licensed plumber can provide excellent interceptor solu tions to meet your needs based on this method The second is the application of the Manning Formula which is described here in greater detail The Manning Formula Interceptor Size in gallons Flow rate GPM sink or fixture x sum of fixture Ratings the Discharge rate from any mechanical washers i e dishwashers glass washers laundry machines etc x a 24 minute retention Time Flow Rates Fixture Ratings 0 5 pipe 0 8 GPM fixture 1 0 5 0 GPM fixture 1 5 15 GPM fixture 2 0 33 GPM fixture 2 5 59 GPM fixture 3 0 93 GPM fi
32. osit the grease into a watertight container Contacta haulerorrecycler for grease pick up Replace the baffle and the lid Record the volume of grease removed on your Maintenance Log AIR INTAKE LOCK AND LIFT VENT ar Rin SAMPLE POINT RELIEF FOG Program Grease Trap and Interceptor Maintenance Grease Interceptor Maintenance Grease interceptors due to their size will usually be cleaned by grease haulers or recyclers Licensed septic haulers can also pump out grease interceptors and haul the waste to the treatment plant The hauler must be registered with the State asa grease hauler A proper maintenance procedure fora grease interceptor is outlined below NOTE Since your establishment is liable for the condition of your pretreatment devices you or your representative manager supervisor etc should witness all cleaning maintenance activities to Grease interceptors venfy that the interceptor is being cleaned fully and propeny are usually cleaned maintained by grease haulers or 1 Contact a grease hauler or recycler for cleaning See the recyclers Grease Rendering Guide fora list of qualified grease vendors 2 Ensure that all flow is topped to the interceptor by shutting the isolation valve in the inlet piping to the interceptor 3 Remove the lid and bail out any water in the trap or interceptor to facilitate cleaning The water should be discharged to the sanitary sewer system 4 Remove baffles if pos
33. rap cleaning schedule Use absorbent paper under fryer baskets Use absorbents such as paper towels and cat litter to pick up oil and grease spills before mopping Do not use emulsifiers or sol vents other than typical dish washing detergents No hot water over 140 F This will keep grease inter ceptor working at peak performance This will reduce cleaning frequency and mainte nance costs for grease re moval devices and reduce the amount of grease enter ing the system This will reduce cleaning frequency and mainte nance costs for grease re moval devices and reduce the amount of grease enter ing the drain This reduces the amount of grease entering the drain and protects sewers from grease blockages and over flows The amount of grease enter ing the drain is reduced which protects the sewer system from grease block ages and overflows Reduces the amount of grease entering the drain and protects sewers from grease blockages and over flows Allows for proper removal of grease By reducing water tempera ture you will save costs for heating that water reduce the risk of clogging up your sewer lateral and will save the cost of hiring someone to clean out your pipes Looking for a grease hauler Here are few local vendors who may be able to clean your grease interceptor and haul your grease away BUSINESS NAME Action Sanitary Inc P O Box 492 Lower Lake CA 95457 707
34. rease trap is considerably more than the service fee charged by a Renderer With dry cleanup and other source reduction techniques many restaurants are reducing their water consumption sewer usage and are saving money Rendenng also helps restaurants avoid discharge penalties and fines for sewer system overflows resulting from FOG A FOG Program Grease Renderng Guide Page 2 2 Economic Incentives Renderers service fees are low and often provided at no charge In some cases rendenng companiesare willing to pay for restaurant oil and grease 3 Environmental Savings Natural resources and energy are conserved through source reduction and recycling FOG recycling keeps these matenals from clogging municipal sewer lines as well as using valuable landfill soace and diverts it to a useful purpose 4 Compliance The sewer use ordinance forthe City of Lakeport strictly limits the type and amount of waste discharge into the In some cases system Penalties may be levied against food service establishments FSEs when higher concentrations of fats oils and grease are determined to be onginating from a particular location Rendenng prevents grease from reaching the sewer rendenng companlesare willing to pay for system and in so doing helps FSEs maintain compliance and resta ura nt oil and avoid costly penalties and fines which range from 50 for a grease minor violation to 25 000 or more Renderersand Other Maintenanc
35. rvice FATS OILS AND GREASE FOG PROGRAM BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES BMPs FOR FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS What is FOG and Why is it Important to My Business Residual fats oil and grease FOG are by products that food service establishments must constantly manage Typically FOG enters a facility s plumbing system from ware washing floor cleaning and equipment sanitation FOG will clog pipes and cause unsanitary spills or overflows to occur in food preparation areas around a food service facility e g in a parking lot or alleyway or out on the street neara manhole orseweraccesspoint Spillsand overflows are costly to clean up for businesses and the City which means less profit for your restaurant or other food service establishment and possible fines and other penalties from the City Sanitary sewer systems are neither designed nor equipped to handle the FOG that accumulates on the intenor of the municipal sewer collection system pipes The best way to manage FOG isto keep fats oilsand grease out of the sanitary sewer systems Some Simple Suggestions to Reduce FOG Training Train kitchen staff and other employees about how they can help ensure BMPs are implemented People are more willing to support an effort if they understand the basis for it Through understanding all subsequent BMPs will have a betterchance of being implemented Ae FOG Program Best Management Practices Page 2 Do not pour
36. s contact the City s Compliance Officer at 707 263 5615 CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT Over 100 years of community pride progress and service FATS OILS AND GREASE FOG PROGRAM GREASE RENDERING GUIDE Grease Recycling INSIDE THIS GUIDE While pre treating wastewater through the use of grease traps 1 Grease Recycling skimmers separators and process flow treatment systems can greatly reduce FOG buildup in the sanitary sewer source reduction of oil and grease must be the first course of action Through dry cleanup the 3 Renderers and Other development of an efficient collection system and a rendering Maintenance Vendors program wastewater problemscan be avoided 2 Benefits of Rendering 4 Questions to Ask a Renderer Rendering companies or grease recyclers will accept oil grease and other animal byproducts known as yellow or tallow grease including deep fry fat and bones In fact they may even pay you to take it Waste oiland grease istested for pesticides and other contaminants Matenal is placed in a settling tank to remove solids heated in a vacuum to volatize impunties and isthen sold to companies for use as animal feed additives in soap production oils cosmetic and skin care products and in composting Benefits of Rendenng There are many potential benefits of rendering or recycling your grease including 1 Cost Avoidance The charge for pumping out a g
37. se is singled out for special attention because of its poor solubility in water and its tendency to separate from the liquid solution Large amounts of oil and grease in the wastewater cause trouble in collection system pipes lt decreases pipe capacity and therefore requires frequent cleaning and results in a shorter lifesoan Oil and grease also hamper effective treatment at the wastewater treatment plant Problems caused by wastes from restaurants and other grease producing establishments have served as the basis for the City s new sewer ordinance which governs the discharge of materials into the sewer system It is also why the installation of grease traps or interceptors has become mandatory What is a grease trap and how does it work A grease trap is a small reservoir built into the wastewater piping a short distance from a grease producing area Baffles in the reservoir retain the wastewater long enough for the grease to congeal and rise to the surface The grease can then be removed and disposed of properly A diagram of a typical grease trap is presented in Figure 1 below Grease trap maintenance Is typically performed by maintenance staff or other employees Grease interceptors are usually cleaned by grease haulers or recyclers AIR INTA LOCK AND LIFT CLEANOUT VENT RING TEC ee a q ACCUMULATION What is a grease interceptor A grease interceptor is a vault with a minimum capacity of bet
38. sible 5 Dip the accumulated grease out of the interceptor and deposit in a watertight container 6 Pump outthe settled solidsand then the remaining liquids 7 Scrape the sides the lid and the baffles with a putty knife to remove as much of the grease as possible and deposit the grease into a watertight container 8 Replace the baffle and the lid 9 Record the volume of grease removed on your Maintenance Log AIR INTAKE VENT City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District Mark Brannigan Director 225 Park Street Lakeport CA 95453 707 263 5615 Over 100 years of community pride progress and service GREASE TRAP INTERCEPTOR MAINTENANCE LOG INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE HAVE YOUR GREASE HAULER RECYCLER MAINTENANCE CLEANING CONTRACTOR OR EMPLOYEE COMPLETE THIS LOG EACH TIME YOUR GREASE TRAP AND OR INTERCEPTOR IS CLEANED THIS FORM MUST BE SHOWN TO THE COUNTY HEALTH INSPECTOR IF REQUESTED FOR ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THIS FORM PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY S COMPLIANCE OFFICER AT 263 5615 Facility Name Service Company Address Address Telephone Telephone Grease Trap Interceptor Maintenance Service Lo Number Type of Service of Units Serviced By Name of Gallons Grease Disposal Site Condition of Unit s Date Recycling Hauling Serviced Individual Pumped Name and Address Remarks Comments PLEASE RETAIN THIS COPY WITH YOUR RECORDS FOR NO FEWER THAN 3 YEARS How can we help Whether you have questions about
39. t you will gain a better Understanding of your current practices and if they are adequate to minimize FOG discharges to the City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District CLMSD Improper FOG disposal can result in costly and unhealthy sewer overflows and backups directly into your facility Please take a moment to review this checklist and discuss it with your Health Inspector dunng your next scheduled inspection Your inspector can answer many questions you may have about FOG and grease disposal For additional information please contact the City s Compliance Officer at 263 5615 General Food Service Establishment Information l Facility Name Date MM DD YYY Facility Adaress Facility Owner Manager Type of food service operation Responsible person organization Hours of operation Number of meals served day Number of seats oS ot ee Se Fats Oil and Grease Trap Interceptor Type under the sink in ground mechanical Number of units Size gallons Location IP ES A FOG Program Food Service Assessment Checklist POOQe Ts J Grease Trap Interceptor Maintenance Pump out schedule monthly weekly etc Pump service provider Maintenance log available on site o Yes o No Is grease trap interceptor cleaning observed by management o Yes a No fo ee Does service include complete pumping cleaning of the trap and o Yes a No sample box not just removing the grease layer 6 Is the vault refilled with clean water
40. tall interceptors FOG Program FAQs The County s Environmental Health Department will conduct an inspection of your grease trap interceptor at least once a year during a regular health inspection Is the grease trap interceptor have adequate It depends The number of drains or fixtures connected to the trap and the maintenance schedule dictate whether a trap is effective at preventing grease from entering the sanitary sewer system The bottom line if grease is clogging your lateral or the City main near your establishment most likely your trap is inadequate Please feel free to contact the City s Compliance Officer at 263 5615 if you have concerns about your grease trap or would like to discuss your particular grease Issue Who Inspects grease traos interceptors and what are the criteria for those inspections The County s Environmental Health Department will identify your grease trap interceptor at least once a year during a regular health inspection The City s Compliance Officer is trained to inspect the Unit s if needed Inspections may be frequent depending on any identified issues or concerns related to FOG in the sanitary sewer that may be occurring In or around your facility For additional information about grease trap interceptor inspections please call the City s Compliance Officer at 263 5615 ext 30 or by E mail at compliance cityoflakeport com Who determines if need a grease trap or int
41. to transport matenals without spilling Maintenance Maintenance is key to avoiding FOG blockages Grease traps interceptors or other FOG captunng equipment should be regulary maintained All staff should be aware of and trained to perfom correct cleaning procedures particularly for under sink interceptors that are prone to malfunction due to improper maintenance A regular maintenance schedule is highly recommended More beneficial maintenance suggestions include e Contract with a management company to professionally clean large hood filters Small hoods can be hand cleaned with spray detergents and wiped down with cloths for cleaning Hood filters can be effectively cleaned by routinely spraying with hot water with little or no detergents over the mop sink which should be connected to a grease trap interceptor After a hot water rinse separately trapped filter panels can go into the dishwasher For hoods to operate properly in the removal of grease laden vapors the ventilation system will also need to be balanced with sufficient make up air e Skim Filter fryer grease daily and change oil when necessary Use a test kit provided by your grocery distibutor rather than simply a guess to determine when to change oil This extends the life of both the fryer and the oil Build up of carbon deposits on the bottom of the fryer act as an insulator that forces the fryer to heat longer causing the oil to break down sooner A FOG
42. ween 500 and 750 gallons located on the exterior of the building The capacity of the interceptor provides adequate residence time so that wastewater has time to cool allowing the remaining grease not collected by the traps time to congeal and rise to the surface where it accumulates until the interceptor is cleaned Figure 2 illustrates a typical grease interceptor Figure 2 TERCEPTOR F COVER i ae La F bik ER eee ee PTA SOLIDS ACCUMULATION JE y us FOG Program FAQs PTOS Refer to the Grease Trap Maintenance Guide for useful information about how to clean your grease trap You can make money by recycling your used yellow cooking grease How do clean my grease trap nterceptor Grease trap maintenance is typically performed by maintenance staff or other employees of a restaurant or other food service establishament facility Please refer to the Grease Trap Maintenance Guide for more information on how to clean and maintain your grease trap Grease interceptors are usually cleaned by grease haulers or recyclers Several vendors operate in the Lakeport area providing both cleaning grease removal and disposal services Please refer to the Restaurant Oil and Grease Rendering Guide for more information or check the local phone book for grease removal services Can you recommend a maintenance schedule All grease interceptors should
43. xture 2 3 or 4 compartment sink 1 0 1 or 2 compartment meat prep sink 0 75 Pre rinse sink 0 5 1 or 2 compartment vegetable prep sink 0 25 Can wash 0 25 Mop sink 0 25 Floor drain 0 00 0 5 pipe 0 8 GPM fixture 1 0 5 0 GPM fixture 1 5 15 GPM fixture 2 0 33 GPM fixture 2 5 59 GPM fixture 3 0 93 GPM fixture 2 3 or 4 compartment sink 1 0 1 or 2 compartment meat prep sink 0 75 Pre rinse sink 0 5 1 or 2 compartment vegetable prep sink 0 25 Can wash 0 25 Mop sink 0 25 Floor drain 0 00 0 5 pipe 0 8 GPM fixture 1 0 5 0 GPM fixture 1 5 15 GPM fixture 2 0 33 GPM fixture 2 5 59 GPM fixture 3 0 93 GPM fixture 2 3 or 4 compartment sink 1 0 1 or 2 compartment meat prep sink 0 75 Pre rinse sink 0 5 1 or 2 compartment vegetable prep sink 0 25 Can wash 0 25 Mop sink 0 25 Floor drain 0 00 Using the charts above you can calculate the size of the interceptor you need Just plug them into the Manning Formula Interceptor Size Flow Rate x Fixture Ratings Discharge Rate x 24 minute retention time Direct flow from dishwashers laundry washers glass washers etc is the discharge rate as determined by the manufacturer This informa tion should be available in your user s manual or by contacting the manufacturer directly 24 minute retention time is the minimum amount of time needed
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