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Summary This document presents the written plans and implementation schedule as requested by TCEQ in their letter of Apri128, 2006. Specific items included in this corrective action plan are: 1. Plan for the development of a grease trap and private collection line maintenance ordinance. 2. Plan for continuation of chemical treatment in the collection system 3. Plan for the implementation of a routine collection system cleaning schedule 4. Plan for the development of a routine inspection/maintenance/replacement schedule for all pumps and electrical equipment at all lift stations 5. Plan for the assessment of all lift stations that will assure all lift stations are either adequately sized or are, or will be, equipped with an alternative power source 6. A plan for the installation of markers to protect collection lines and appurtenances which are vulnerable to vehicles and other hazards 7. Plan for the testing /repair/replacement of collection lines that are a suspected source of infiltration/inflow Section 1 FOG control Program- Grease Trap and Private Collection Line Maintenance Ordinance Grease is a significant source of sewer blockages in San Marcos, potentially leading to SSO's. A FOG control program will identify those sections of the sewer system subject to grease blockages and establish a cleaning maintenance schedule for each section. Identification of these blockages and • their causes is usually based on blockage history, line investigation, and inspection of FOG dischargers (such as the 500+ restaurants within San Marcos). Hot spots can then be addressed through more frequent cleaning, targeted outreach, and additional regulation on FOG discharges. Key elements of the proposed FOG control program include the following: 1. Identification & Sewer Cleaning -Identify areas or line segments of the wastewater collection system subject to grease stoppages and establish a prioritized preventive cleaning schedule for each area or line segment. 2. Source Control -Develop and implement source control measures for each area of the wastewater collection system identified, for all sources of grease that may be discharged. 3. Facility Inspection -Inspect grease-producing facilities, with priority given to previously identified problem areas. 4. Legal Authority -Ensure legal authority to prohibit discharges to collection system, as appropriate. The City of San Marcos wastewater staff has developed a plan to address grease within the collection system. The proposed plan undertakes the following tasks: 1. Prepare draft FOG ordinance -Staff will prepare a Draft FOG ordinance for review by the City Attorney. In addition, staff will prepare a FOG Policy Statement that will present the following: 2. Legal Authority to Inspect and Sample 3. General Requirements of Food Service Establishments and Haulers • 4. Construction Standards for New and Existing Facilities