Information sheets and handouts - Utilities Division

The following handouts provide guides to some of the engineering requirements that govern a topic. For more information, contact the Utilities Division at 952-563-8777.

• Proper handling of fats, oils and grease (FOG)
  • Poster: Managing Fats, Oils and Grease
    Poster describing how to handle fats, oils and grease properly when working in a food service establishment. English and Spanish descriptions provided.
  • Standard for Pretreatment of Sanitary Waste Effluent Containing Fats, Oils and Grease
     
• Home Sewer FAQs
  Answers to frequently asked questions about home sewer maintenance.
   
• Food Service Establishment Sewer Maintenance FAQs
  Answers to frequently asked questions about food service establishment sewer maintenance.
   
• Grease Interceptor Maintenance
  General policies and recommended pumping practices for grease interceptor maintenance.
   
• Sanitary sewer service repairs
  Overview of problems with sanitary sewer services constructed in the 1960s.
   
• Utility permits and inspections
  Installation and material requirements, permit types and costs, inspection and testing requirements.
   
• Water meter installation
  Water meter installation for residential, commercial and industrial use, fire service and detector meter.
   
• Water pressure pointers
  Troubleshooting residential water pressure or water flow problems.

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