Record #:

4434

Author(s):

Hajian, Eleanore J.

Abstract:

Oil, grease, and fat cause about 30 percent of reported sewer overflows statewide. In Cary, these pollutants are responsible for between 50 and 80 percent of the town's overflows. To combat the problem, Cary and Raleigh require grease-producing businesses, such as restaurants and car garages, to use grease traps or be fined $1,000 for improper grease dumping. Raleigh is considering a ban on garbage disposals in new homes and apartments.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 49 Issue 12, Dec 1999, p5, il

Subject(s):

Combined sewer overflows--Laws and legislation; Sewer disposal--Laws and legislation--Cary; Sewer disposal--Laws and legislation--Raleigh

Record #:

34338

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

During the period of July 2000 to June 2001, the City of Raleigh reported sixty-six sewer line blockages that resulted in sewage spills of one-thousand gallons or more. More than half of these blockages were caused by the buildup of fats, oils, and greases (FOG) in the sewer line. Although managers have incentive to act in the form of new requirements under the State’s Clean Water Act of 1999, they are having difficulty designing programs that are successful at preventing grease blockages.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 335, May/June 2002, p1-6 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sewage disposal; Sewer disposal--Laws and legislation--Raleigh; Wastewater management