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Des Moines Metropolitan
Wastewater Reclamation Authority
3000 Vandalia Road
Des Moines, IA 50317
515-323-8000

FOG Program

     The FOG Ordinance is the result of a mandate from the EPA which requires each municipality to install a program of oil and grease control to aid in the prevention of sanitary sewer blockages and overflows that adversely impact public health and the environment. 

 

Contact Information:

     For questions regarding the Fats, Oil, and Grease Ordinance, please contact:
 
  Paul Ebert, Regulatory Compliance Team Leader - (515) 323-8133
     email
 
  Jason Merk, FOG Coordinator - (515) 323-8123
     email
 
  Andrew Finke, FOG Inspector - (515) 323-8131
     email
 
  Jon Reis, FOG Inspector - (515) 323-8021
     email
 
  FAX - (515) 323-8063
 
 
 

FOG Ordinance Information

     Frequently Asked Questions
     25% Rule
     Informational Letter
     Municipal Code

 

Grease Haulers

     Certified Grease Haulers
     Grease Maintenance Log

 

Grease Interceptors

     Grease Interceptor Sizing Proposal
     Grease Interceptor Sizing Proposal Example
     Grease Interceptor Exceptions
     Typical Grease Interceptor Installation
     Grease Additives

 

Hood and Vent

     Hood Cleaning

 

Educational Materials

     English Best Management Practices (BMPs)
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