The following prohibitions shall apply to all FSEs:
(A) Discharging wastewater exceeding the effluent limitation of 200 mg/l of total fats, oils and grease into the town’s sewer system;
(B) Installation of food grinder(s) in the plumbing system of newly constructed FSEs. Any existing FSE having a food grinder in place before the effective date of this chapter may remain in place until kitchen renovations are made;
(C) Introduction of any additives into an FSE’s wastewater system for the purpose of emulsifying FOG or biologically/chemically treating FOG for grease remediation or as a supplement to FOG control device maintenance;
(D) Disposal of FOG into any internal or external drain. All FOG shall be collected and stored properly in receptacles such as barrels or drums for recycling or disposal;
(E) Discharge of water with temperatures in excess of 140°F to any FOG control device;
(F) Discharge of sanitary wastewater from toilets, urinals and other fixtures containing wastes to sewer lines connected to the FOG control device;
(G) Discharge of FOG to toilets, urinals, wash basins and other fixtures intended for sanitary waste is prohibited;
(H) Discharge of any waste including FOG and solid materials removed from the FOG control device to the sewer system, is prohibited. FOG removed from FOG control devices shall be hauled for recycling or disposal periodically as part of the operation and maintenance requirements for FOG control devices;
(I) Operation of FOG control device with FOG and solids accumulation exceeding 25% of the total operating depth of the FOG control device (25% rule); and
(J) Discharge of any waste including FOG and solid materials removed from floor mats and kitchen appliances directly to the WWTP.
(Ord. 1997-T-04, passed 11-11-1997)