The City of Manchester's Pretreatment Program protects the municipal wastewater infrastructure and water quality by regulating industrial and commercial discharges. Local businesses must comply with ordinances regarding high-strength sewage and grease traps to prevent fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from clogging the sewer collection system.
Key Program Components & Requirements
- Commercial FOG Program:Restaurants and food service establishments are required to install, maintain, and regularly pump properly sized grease interceptors/traps. Program guidelines ensure these devices reduce wastewater strength prior to discharge.
- Industrial Discharge Permitting:Facilities that discharge non-domestic, potentially hazardous wastewater into the sanitary sewer are governed by City wastewater ordinances. Permits ensure strict pollutant limits are met before processing at Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs).
- Inspections & Compliance:City inspectors actively monitor commercial and industrial facilities to check chemical inventories, review operations, and verify that pretreatment equipment is continuously working.