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Troutdale council adopts code changes to curb grease buildup in sewer system
Summary
At its April 14 meeting, the Troutdale City Council unanimously adopted revisions to chapter 12.07 of the Troutdale Municipal Code to tighten sanitary sewer pre-treatment requirements and reduce FOG-related (fat, oil and grease) overflows and maintenance costs.
Troutdale April 14, 2026 The Troutdale City Council voted unanimously April 14 to adopt revisions to the citys sanitary sewer pre-treatment code aimed at reducing fat, oil and grease (FOG) buildup in the collection system and at the treatment plant.
Ryan Larura, an environmental specialist for the city, told the council the changes respond to recurring odor problems, occasional basin-wall overflows and maintenance costs linked to grease-clogged pipes. "Theres been overflows of the basin wall at the treatment plant" and cleaning calls can cost an estimated $200 to $325 per hour for staff and vacuuming, Larura said, noting the city faces potential NPDES permit and pretreatment pass-through risks from food service establishments.
The ordinance updates Chapter 12.07 of the Troutdale Municipal Code and clarifies municipal expectations for food service…
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