Wastewater Pollution Control Grease Traps| Installation |
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Program Bioremediation | Contact information Pollution
prevention focuses on the elimination or reduction of waste
before it is generated through changes in production, operation,
and raw material use. Managing waste after it occurs may be
costly and time consuming. Adopting pollution prevention is key
to saving money,resources and to improving the quality of the
environment. The Fort Worth Water Department is committed to
protecting the City's sewer system by encouraging and awarding
those who take the extra step in preventing pollution. Animal
fats and vegetable oils, also known as grease, for example, are
some of the most common pollutants of the sewer system. Grease
is the result of cooking and occurs naturally in many types of
food. Grease enters the sanitary sewer as a result of food
preparation and the washing of dishes, silverware, pots, pans,
and other equipment. Animal fats and vegeta