Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) requires food service establishments (FSEs) to install and maintain grease treatment devices (grease traps) to minimize overflows of sanitary sewers caused by blockages of accumulated cooking fats, oils, and grease (FOG). FSEs are also required to use standard best management practices when handling grease. To verify compliance, WSSC conducts annual inspections of FSEs and accompanying grease trap maintenance records.

Links Related to FOG:

• WSSC's FOG website 
• Best Management Practices (BMPs)
  • Best Management Practices (BMPs) Spanish
• Effective Management Practices for Maintaining Grease Removal Devices
• Grease Abatement System Maintenance Log 

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