(A) Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “FOG Ordinance” and may be cited as such.
(B) Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to establish uniform requirements for FSEs that discharge to the WWTP and enable the town to comply with applicable state and federal laws required by the Clean Water Act, being 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq., and the general pretreatment regulations. This chapter further establishes a regulatory scheme to:
(1) Provide standards for the types of grease capturing equipment that must be installed by FSEs;
(2) Provide for the effective long-term use of grease capturing equipment through related operational requirements and prohibitions, and periodic inspections;
(3) Increase opportunities for recovering from wastewater discharge lines both food solids (which can be composted) and waste grease (which can be recycled);
(4) Prevent the uncontrolled introduction of FOG into the WWTP that will interfere with its operation;
(5) Aid in preventing sewer blockages and obstructions from contributions and accumulation of FOG in the WWTP;
(6) Facilitate town compliance with applicable federal and state laws regarding WWTP operations;
(7) Comply with the town’s NPDES permit conditions; and
(8) Authorize the town, the utility, the Superintendent and their duly authorized representatives to administer and enforce this chapter.
(Ord. 1997-T-04, passed 11-11-1997)