To: New Restaurant or Food Preparation Facility, Sand or Oil Generating Facility
Re: Grease and Sand/Oil Interceptor Observation Procedure
Welcome to South Arapahoe Sanitation District!
Owners of restaurants and other businesses that are considered generators of fats, oil, and grease (FOG), are required to have and maintain an external grease interceptor (SASD Rules and Regulations 9A-3-2). As you may know, these interceptors help prevent excessive amounts of grease from entering the wastewater collection system. If unimpeded, grease could ultimately cause blockages and sewer backups.
Similarly, owners of businesses that discharge any sand (or other inert debris) and/or petroleum hydrocarbons and other related undesirable matter into the sanitary sewer service are required to have and maintain a sand/oil interceptor (SASD Rules and Regulations 9A-3-2). As you may know, these interceptors help prevent excessive amounts of sand and/or oil from entering the wastewater collection system. If unimpeded, the sand and/or oil could ultimately cause blockages and sewer backups.
Owner Responsibility: Businesses/Owners are responsible for pumping their grease and/or oil interceptors on a regular schedule, and for keeping their interceptors maintained and in good working order. All users connected to interceptors are required to pump their interceptors quarterly (at least once every three (3) months), at a minimum. Cleaning intervals must be adjusted so as not to allow the interceptor to be more than twenty-five percent (25%) full of solids and grease at any time. For your reference, a list of pumping contractors is provided in the following pages.
Observations by SASD: The District's engineering consultant, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, performs regular observations of interceptors. As authorized agents of the District, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants' personnel may go upon the property where any interceptor is installed to view the interceptor as they deem necessary. New facilities are observed quarterly for the first year. After the first year, observations are performed a minimum of every 6 months. If the facility has a history of non-compliance with SASD requirements, more frequent observations may be performed at the expense of the owner.
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants' personnel may request to review the most recent receipts from the removal and hauling of the materials collected from the interceptor. Businesses/Owners are required to keep records of all maintenance activities for a minimum of three (3) years.
Failure to comply with SASD regulations: Facilities that are required to pump and/or repair interceptors shall be given written notices of violation. Pumping must be completed within a maximum of five (5) calendar days, and repairs must be completed within a maximum of fifteen (15) calendar days, upon written notice of violation. Facilities with violations shall be re-visited following the elapsed time period to ensure compliance.
Facilities that fail three consecutive, regularly scheduled inspections will be charged a $500 penalty. For every consecutive failure thereafter, an additional $500 penalty will be incurred by the facility. For facilities that have manifolded or shared interceptors, the $500 non-compliance charges will be issued per each failed interceptor. In addition, if grease accumulation is found downstream of the facility, the District may require the facility owner to reimburse the District for cleaning of the downstream sewer facilities.
The best way to avoid excess grease in the sewer system is to follow Best Management Practices (BMP) for Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Control. A copy of the BMP recommendations is attached for your information.
For more information regarding operation, maintenance and observation of interceptors please call Kennedy/Jenks Consultants at 303-985-3636. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
GREASE AND SAND/OIL INTERCEPTOR OBSERVATION PROGRAM CHARGES
Per the rules and regulations of the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant, all facilities which are generators of grease or sand/oil are required to have an external grease interceptor or a sand/oil interceptor. Under the same rules and regulations, SASD is required to regularly observe these facilities to ensure compliance.
Below is a brief description of the charges for the SASD Grease and Sand/Oil Interceptor Observation Program:
Annual Fee: Beginning January 1, 2008 SASD began charging a $150 annual fee (subject to change at any time) to all facilities in its grease and sand/oil program. These include all restaurants, churches, schools, daycares and other establishments that serve food, regardless of whether the facility has an internal grease trap or an external grease interceptor. It also includes all auto shops, car washes and other sand/oil generating facilities. This fee helps cover the cost of the required regular inspections.
Non-Compliance Charges: Facilities that fail three consecutive, regularly scheduled inspections will be charged a $500 penalty. For every consecutive failure thereafter, an additional $500 penalty will be incurred by the facility. For facilities that have manifolded or shared interceptors, the $500 non-compliance charges will be issued per each failed interceptor. In addition, if grease accumulation is found downstream of the facility, the District may require the facility owner to reimburse the District for cleaning of the downstream sewer facilities.
For more information regarding operation, maintenance and observation of grease or sand/oil interceptors please call Kennedy/Jenks Consultants at 303-985-3636.
Best Management Practices For Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Control
Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) are food by-products that can severely damage a facility's drain line system as well as the sanitary sewer system. FOG collect and eventually harden on the inside of the sewer pipes; preventing water from flowing and causing blockages.
Blockages in the sewer cause Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs), dumping raw sewage into streets, lakes, streams, homes and businesses.
The best way to prevent blockages is to keep FOG out of the drain line system. Below is a list of Best Management Practices that will help to prolong the life of your drain line system and reduce the inconvenience and cost of line blockages.
FOLLOW THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Don’t
- Don’t put grease or fryer oil down any sink or floor drain.
- Don’t dispose of food or food scraps in sinks.
- Don’t pour bleach directly down ANY drain. Bleach when used improperly dewaters grease, making is as hard as concrete.
- Don’t take out sink strainers or drain covers. Empty scraps into trash, not down the drain.
- Don’t use cleaning chemicals improperly. Follow the instructions on the label, for your safety as well as the safety of the environment.
Do
- Do throw all solids including waste food into the garbage.
- Do encourage staff to be conservative about use of FOG in food preparation and serving.
- Do use ALL cleaning chemicals according to the instructions on the label.
- Do use paper towels to soak up oil and grease under fryer baskets and to wipe down work areas. Dispose of the paper towels into the trash.
- Do run a LOT of water if you must use the garbage disposal.
- Do check all sinks and floor drains for strainers and covers.
- Do know the location and operation of all FOG control devices.
- Do deposit used fryer oil in the appropriate container.
- Do keep dumpster areas clean and free of loose trash.
Questions regarding FOG control?
Call Kennedy/Jenks Consultants at 303-985-3636
Grease and Sand/Oil Interceptor Service - Pumping Companies
| Company | Phone Number & Contact |
| All-State Pumping & Consulting 9711 Sterling Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 |
(303) 944-0071 Contact: Rich Kowalis |
| Bio Klean Environmental Services 2305 W. Drake Rd., Suite 128 Ft. Collins, CO 80521 |
(970) 223-9007 Contact: Roger Albrecht |
| Colorado Plumbing 4475 Eldridge St. Golden, CO 80403 |
(303) 278-1884 Contact: Victor Lewis |
| Denver Sanitary Co. 3161 Walnut St. Denver, CO 80205 |
(303) 295-0331 Contact: Mark Hoppal |
| D & K Pumping 305 S. Sunset Ft. Collins, CO 80521 |
(970) 493-2409 Contact: Kelly Cameron |
| Gordon’s American Waste P.O. Box 480003 Denver, CO 80248 |
(303) 295-0077 Contact: Terry Perish |
| John Todd Co. 9464 N. Moore Rd. Littleton, CO 80215 |
(303) 791-0520 Contact: Andy Alvarado |
| Liquid Environmental Solution 550 Bryant St. Denver, CO 80204 www.liquidenviro.com |
(303) 986-7867 Contact: Andy Kurtz |
| Restaurant Rescue, Inc. P.O. Box 211325 Denver, CO 80221 |
(303) 428-5205 Contact: Larry Richards |
| Septic Masters 9739 S. Castle Ridge Cir. Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 |
(720) 344-2120 Contact: Debi Patterson |
* Please note that this list is only a partial representation of providers and is updated periodically. This list should not be seen as an endorsement or approval of the businesses by South Arapahoe Sanitation District.
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