The City of Minneapolis has passed a FOG ordinance that will charge a fee to property owners and businesses that put fats, oils or grease down their drains.
According to the ordinance, the city can charge property owners and businesses for the cost of cleaning, replacement or repair of city-owned sewer pipes clogged with grease.
The city has spend approximately $1 million cleaning pipes clogged with FOG since 2012, according to Bring Me The News MN.
Other Minnesota cities including Rochester, Roseville, Bloomington, Golden Valley and Duluth already have FOG ordinances in place.
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News Briefs: Minneapolis to Charge Property Owners for Clearing Grease From Pipes
In this week's sewer and water news, the City of Minneapolis passes an ordinance allowing utilities to charge property owners and businesses for the costs associated with grease clogs in city-owned sewer pipes
Nov 28, 2018 |
