Grease Interceptor Service Records — San Antonio (SAWS)
San Antonio grease interceptors must be evacuated at least every 90 days — and within 2 working days whenever 25% of the wetted height is full — with disposal at a permitted facility.
What it is. Recurring full evacuation of the grease interceptor with retained records, under the SAWS FOG ordinance.
Who issues/enforces it. San Antonio Water System (SAWS) — FOG / Pretreatment (City layer).
When you need it. Ongoing.
How to comply. Evacuate accumulated solids, fats, oils, and grease from each interceptor at a frequency not less than every 90 days, AND within 2 working days whenever 25% or more of the wetted height of the interceptor is filled. The interceptor must be completely evacuated by a waste hauler each time, with waste disposed only at an authorized, permitted facility. Keep manifests.
Cadence. At least every 90 days; and within 2 working days when ≥25% of wetted height is full.
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- San Antonio Water System — FOG Ordinance (2011-05-12-0378) — https://www.saws.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/FOGOrdinance6-11Final.pdf — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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