Location: Fremont Library, Seattle, WA; 731 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Description: Don’t get lost in the FOG! Join the EFC Network for this training on Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) prevention. FOG is a major problem in sewer systems today and must be addressed with a multi-pronged approach to protect your sewer system, public health, and the environment. This training is designed to help communities develop a FOG prevention program, grow their current programs, and develop outreach materials to the community to minimize the impact of excessive FOG on the sewer system.

Training Objectives:

• Understand the basics of FOG and its impact on the sewer system
• Learn the components and regulations of a successful FOG prevention program
• Develop a FOG ordinance using SWEFC’s template and guide
• Assess your community’s capacity for a FOG program
• Train on monitoring and enforcing FOG prevention programs
• Understand the impact of domestic FOG producers and requirements for FSEs and grease interceptor cleaners
• Learn about FOG prevention outreach strategies

Trainer: AJ Barney, Research Engineer, Southwest Environmental Finance Center

CEUs: This training is approved for 0.4 CEUs for wastewater operators by the State of Washington Department of Ecology. 

Who Should Attend:

• Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
• Decision-makers for wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
• Consultants and technical assistance providers serving wastewater systems

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