How does Anaheim control restaurant grease?
Anaheim runs a fats, oils and grease control program and says state law requires it. Under the program, food service establishments and other non-domestic dischargers must obtain a permit, and the city keeps authority to limit grease discharges into its sewers.
For a busy kitchen, that makes grease control part of doing business: a maintained grease interceptor, staff habits that keep fat out of drains and lines that are cleaned before they clog. The U.S. EPA reports that grease is the most common cause of reported sewer blockages, and a city with a large restaurant and hotel district feels that directly. Commercial grease line jetting is designed to remove buildup from the lines before and after the interceptor. Call now to book your service.
What do Anaheim variances ask of food service owners?
Anaheim's conditional variance form for food service establishments includes CCTV inspection of the entire private sewer system, from the building to its connection with the city main, at the owner's expense. Owners sign to acknowledge the conditions.
That inspection is a sewer camera inspection, and lines are usually cleaned first so the camera can see the pipe walls. If your business is working through a variance or a city inspection, a local pro can explain what the cleaning and inspection involve and book a time outside service hours.
Who maintains which part of the line in Anaheim?
Anaheim's sewer plan refers to portions of laterals the city owns or maintains, so responsibility is split with the owner.
| Piece of the system | Responsible party | Practical meaning for a backup |
|---|---|---|
| City-owned or city-maintained lateral portions | City of Anaheim | Ask the city where its section ends |
| Private sewer system from the building toward the main | Property owner | A food service variance can require CCTV of this whole line |
| Grease control at restaurants | Permit-holding food service establishment | Anaheim's FOG program requires a permit |
What about home sewer laterals in Anaheim?
Anaheim's sewer plan refers to the portions of laterals the city owns or maintains, so responsibility is split between the city and the owner. The private section from the house is generally the owner's to keep clear; ask the city where your section ends.
Homes face the familiar trio of grease, wipes and roots. Neighborhoods with mature trees and older clay laterals see more root calls, while newer tracts with plastic pipe mostly see grease and wipes. Sewer line jetting and tree root removal handle both.
Hydro jetting services in Anaheim
All seven services are available in Anaheim, including commercial grease work and home lateral cleaning.
- Commercial grease line jetting for restaurants and hotels
- Sewer camera inspection including private line CCTV
- Sewer line jetting for home laterals
- Tree root removal for older clay lines
- Drain jetting for kitchen and laundry branches
- Sewer backup help for urgent clogs
- Storm drain jetting for parking structures and lots
Neighborhoods and nearby cities
Calls come from across Anaheim, including Anaheim Hills, the Anaheim Resort area, the Colony Historic District, West Anaheim, Platinum Triangle, Downtown Anaheim and the neighborhoods near Angel Stadium.
Nearby local pages cover hydro jetting in Santa Ana, Irvine, Riverside and Long Beach. Help is also available in Fullerton, Corona, Pomona, West Covina, El Monte, Chino, Upland, Chino Hills and Baldwin Park. See the California page for every city we cover.