What are oil and grease interceptors and oil and water separators?

These devices are vault type structures or holding tanks that are installed below ground and interrupt the flow of wastewater exceeding 50 gallons per min into the POTW. This interruption in flow allows for the grease and oil portion of the flow to float to the top of the unit, the solids to sink to the bottom, and the remaining water to flow into the collection system. These units are required by the Sewer Use Ordinance and Florida Building code to be a minimum of 750 gallons and no more than 1250 gallons in capacity. Only these types of units are allowed by the City of Apopka’s Sewer Use Ordinance. These units may be installed in series as needed to achieve compliance with the Ordinance.

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1. What is a grease trap?
2. What is required of Non-residential Sewer Users?
3. What are oil and grease interceptors and oil and water separators?
4. When should these units be emptied?
5. How does the Oil and Grease Management Program work?
6. What happens to Users that do not comply with the OGMP?
7. Who do I contact with other questions about grease management?