The Environment & You

To help keep service costs down, practice the following:

• Do not pour cooking oil, grease or oil d own the sink. These items plug up sewer lines, and increase service costs. They should be disposed of in closed containers and placed in the black refuse containers.
• Coffee grounds, eggshells, rice and noodles also plug up sewer lines and should be disposed of in the black container. (Or try organic composting with worms).
• Use and maintain garbage disposal units, and always flush well with liquid dish soap and hot water.

New Waste Discharge Requirements in Effect

In early 2002, the Regional Water Quality Control Board in Santa Ana enacted a new set of Waste Discharge Requirements mandating that local sewer agencies follow strict new guidelines for maintaining their sewer systems, preventing potential sewer overflows, and reporting those overflows that do occur. We’re working hard here at the Midway City Sanitary District to meet these requirements. If you have any questions about these new Waste Discharge Requirements, feel free to call the District at (714) 893-3553.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

The Midway City Sanitary District is responsible for keeping the sewer system in Westminster and Midway City functioning properly. The State of California has required us to implement a Fats, Oils, and Grease Control Program to prevent blockages in the sewer lines that can cause overflows and spills (FOG Program). The District has adopted an ordinance establishing regulations for fats,oils, and grease. District Ordinance No. 63. In accordance with Ordinance No. 63, the District is issuing you the initial Temporary Fats, Oils, and Grease Wastewater Permit enclosed with letters that are being sent out. (FOG Permit). An invoice will be prepared and mailed to your business for payment.

Midway City Sanitary District
Food Establishment Temporary
Wastewater Discharge Permit
(Click here)

Also in preparation for this new program, information will be solicited from all local restaurants about their current practices related to the disposal of these materials. To conduct this study, the District has contracted with Environmental Engineering & Contracting, Inc. (EEC). A representative from EEC will soon visit and inspect your business to gather information and data on your food service operation. Items that will be reviewed include kitchen equipment, drains, grease removal equipment, maintenance logs, grease disposal manifests or receipts, spill prevention and clean-up practices, the menu, and grease disposal practices and alternatives. EEC will also be providing you with important information on how to prevent sewer spills, reduce and eliminate grease discharge, and improve your kitchen practices. Following EEC's inspection, changes may be made to your FOG Permit based on your specific circumstances.

Sewer spills cause a public health hazard, and could require the temporary closure of your business. Grease interceptors or grease traps, along with proven kitchen best management practices, can reduce the amount of fats, oils, and grease that are released into the sewer system. Please take a moment to review the enclosed pamphlet outlining these kitchen best management practices.

Your cooperation and assistance in developing this vital program is greatly appreciated. If you have further questions please call the District at (714) 893-3553.
Or see the information below.
. Effluent Limitations and Discharge Regulations
. Requirements for FOG control
. Record-Keeping and Notification Requirements
. Program Resources (posters, brochures, record-keeping forms, etc.)

14451 Cedarwood Avenue. Westminster, California 92683 . (714) 893-3553 . Fax (714) 891-8624
E-Mail: info@mcsandst.com

Ordinance No. 63.

The Midway City Sanitary District, as your local sewer agency, is responsible for keeping the sewer system in Westminster and Midway City functioning properly. The State of California required us to implement a Fats, Oils, and Grease Control Program and to adopt an ordinance to prevent blockages of the sewer lines that can cause overflows or spills.

Click here to view District Ordinance No. 63
in PDF format

A report regarding wet and dry weather performance of the sanitary sewer system in Westminster, California.

Click here to view report
in PDF format.

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