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