Fats, Oils and Grease Control
Overview
The Town of Cary adopted a Fats, Oils & Grease Control Ordinance in 1998 to curb sewer system overflows from accumulation in lines. The ordinance applies to restaurants and other non-residential facilities where food is prepared or served.
When cooking fats, oils and grease are poured down the drain, they tend to collect and stick to household plumbing and sewer lines. Over time blockages occur that lead to sewer backups, sometimes causing sewage to overflow from plumbing fixtures or sewer system manholes.
The FOG Control Ordinance requires food preparation and service facilities to control fats, oils and grease with properly size grease interceptors that are cleaned regularly.
The Town of Cary adopted a Fats, Oils & Grease Control Ordinance in 1998 to curb sewer system overflows from accumulation in lines. The ordinance applies to restaurants and other non-residential facilities where food is prepared or served.When cooking fats, oils and grease are poured down the drain, they tend to collect and stick to household plumbing and sewer lines. Over time blockages occur that lead to sewer backups, sometimes causing sewage to overflow from plumbing fixtures or sewer system manholes.
The FOG Control Ordinance requires food preparation and service facilities to control fats, oils and grease with properly size grease interceptors that are cleaned regularly.
For more info, contact Town of Cary Pretreatment Division at (919) 469-4090 or (919) 319-4564.
A workshop for Town of Cary food service establishments is being planned and will be announced soon.
Information for Commercial Establishments
- What to do if you have a sewer blockage
- When is a Sewer Extension Permit Necessary ?
- Best management practices for dealing with fats, oils and grease
- How Grease Interceptors Work
- Fats, Oils & Grease PowerPoint Presentation [PDF]
- How fats, oils and grease block a pipe
- How blockage affects the sewer system
- How sewer overflows can lead to fish kills
- Inspection fee for food service establishments
- Illegal Disposal Presentation [Contact staff to request PowerPoint version]
- General Plumbing Design and Construction Requirements
- Example Grease Interceptor Service Record
- Program Acknowledgement Certificate
- Food Service Establishment Informational Meeting Presentation
- Trash Compactor Pad Drain Detail
Contact
Donald Smith
Utility Pretreatment Manager
P.O. Box 8005
Cary, N.C. 27512
(919) 319-4564
donald.smith@townofcary.org
