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Freeport council adopts emergency grease-trap ordinance to protect wastewater system
Summary
The City of Freeport adopted an emergency ordinance adding fats, oils and grease (FOG) controls to its sewer code to address a longstanding consent order and prevent further damage to the city wastewater system.
The City of Freeport City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 25 to adopt an ordinance adding fats, oils and grease (FOG) controls to chapter 20 of the municipal code as an emergency measure to address an ongoing consent order and apparent system damage.
The ordinance, identified in discussion as ordinance 2025-08, was presented by staff as necessary to satisfy a 7‑year-old consent order and to stem continuing harm to the…
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