Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS
Subject 511-3-1 - ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Rule 511-3-1-.12 - Grease Traps

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 511-3-1-.12

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1)Grease traps shall be required for commercial or industrial establishments with on-site sewage management systems if the County Board of Health determines that the amount of grease introduced into the system may exceed 50 mg/l.

(2) Plans and specifications for grease traps shall be prepared in accordance with minimum design and construction criteria set forth in the Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems and submitted to the County Board of Health for approval. Effluent from grease traps shall be disposed of in a septic tank and not directly discharged to the absorption field. Grease traps shall be located, installed and constructed so that the temperature of the sewage will be reduced to permit congealing or separation of grease and easy access for cleaning is provided.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 12-8-1, 31-2A-6, 31-2A-11.

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