Fats, Oils, Grease

The City of Ozark has implemented a Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Management Program to help prevent blockages, backups, environmental hazards, and sanitary sewer overflow. The city maintains 161 miles of sanitary sewer lines, and this program is the first line of defense for the city sewer system and protects businesses. When fats, oils, and grease are washed down the drain, they cool and solidify inside sewer pipes. Over time, they form massive blockages, leading to costly backups, equipment failures, and potential environmental hazards.

Grease Trap Detail

Who This Applies To:

Restaurants
Carwashes
Automotive Service Stations
Nursing Homes
Schools
Any other business using a grease trap, oil-water separator, sand filtration trap, and/or pet hair trap.

What Businesses Need To Know:

Any business with a grease trap and/or oil-water separator will pay a $19.25 monthly FOG service fee with their utility bill. This fee covers regular inspections and compliance checks and helps protect the city's public infrastructure.