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Council holds first reading of fats, oils and grease control ordinance after DPW warns of costly 'fatbergs'
Summary
At first reading, DPW staff described recurring 'fatberg' sewer blockages and urged an ordinance requiring grease traps for restaurants; councilmembers and business owners raised concerns about retrofit costs (estimated $25,000–$30,000) for existing establishments and timetables for compliance.
City staff told the council a new ordinance to regulate fats, oils and grease (FOG) is intended to give enforcement tools to trace problematic discharges back to businesses and require grease traps that meet city standards. DPW staff showed sewer images and said crews had repeatedly re-lined segments only to see grease buildup…
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