“Out of the FOG, into the Sunlight” William W. Soper NuSystems, Inc. September 17, 2013
Fats, Oils, Greases What are Their Sources, Issues and Control Their Sources, Issues and Control Strategies And Why do We Care?
Sources of FOG Homes, Businesses, Industrial Operations Dairy Fats, Animal Fats, Petroleum Lubricants, Silicones, Vegetable Oils. Overall Homes and Restaurants are the biggest contributors through dishwashing, garbage grinding and frying operations. But…
Communities with Major Food Processing Facilities Can Have Major Problems � Ice Cream Plants � Cheese Manufacturers � Slaughter and Meat Cutting � Milk Processing
Fatburg in London Sewer
FOG Issues The Number One Issue Created by FOG in Collection Systems: System blockages which cause backup of raw sewage System blockages which cause backup of raw sewage into homes and businesses Property damage, disease potential and public relations headaches – ie: Lansing area Funeral Home backup with bodies floating in sewage
Other Issues Created by FOG � Pump Station Malfunctions � Reduced System Capacity (CMOM) � Increased Maintenance Costs � Increased Maintenance Costs � Odors � Treatment Plant Problems
Control Strategies A. Well-Written Sewer Use Ordinance B. Enforcement Mechanisms and Cross Border Agreements C. Adequate Funding for IPP Personnel C. Adequate Funding for IPP Personnel D. Aggressive Sewer Maintenance Program E. Public Education Appropriate Use of Commercial Products F.
Why Do We Care? Protection of Public Health 1. Legal Liabilities – No More Total Immunity 2. Water Conservation has Reduced Flow Making 3. FOG Problem Even Worse FOG Problem Even Worse High Cost Associated with Pump Station 4. Failure, Raw Sewage Discharges (SSO’s) and Customer Cleanup FOG is Significant Odor Source 5.
Summary FOG issues need to be addressed for a variety of sources: � Restaurants � Homes � Food Processors � Food Processors Number one issue: Blockages causing line blockages and Pump Station failures resulting in sewage backups into homes and business Control of FOG requires effort from legal, maintenance and educational personnel We Care Because it is Ultimately our Responsibility
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