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City of Oshkosh
Inspection Services
J 215 Church Ave., PO Box 1130
O.1HKOfH Oshkosh, WI 54902 -1130
ON THE WATER ( 236 -5049 (920) 236 -5106
October 27, 1998
Dick Winkler
Copps Food Center
1200 S. Koeller
Oshkosh, WI 54901
RE: Grease accumulation in the public sanitary sewer main.
Dear Mr. Winkler,
Referencing information brought to your attention during my visit to your store today, please be
advised that a review of the grease separation capacity for the Copps store must be undertaken
immediately. The public sewer main located on Moreland Street has been obstructed with accumulated
grease on more than one occasion. The grease accumulation has been observed in the main sewer line
and man holes from your lateral connection and downstream. This indicates the most likely source of
the greasy waste would be from Copps' operation.
The first step must be for Copps to determine if the grease separation equipment installed on
your plumbing system is in good working order. If the existing equipment is determined to be in good
condition, then the frequency of maintenance and current use of equipment must be reviewed to insure
the maximum grease separation capacity is not exceeded. Changes in plumbing system design will be
required if the existing equipment is not capable of providing for grease separation necessary to keep the
main sewer from becoming obstructed. The General Ordinance for the City of Oshkosh, chapter 24, has
specific limits for the discharge of any substance likely to accumulate in the public main. The
Wisconsin Administrative Code, ss COMM 82.34, also requires separation of any material likely to
obstruct the normal operation of the main sewer.
Your written response to this notice is required within thirty days from the date of this letter.
Please include an outline of Copps' proposed steps to address the problem. If you have questions
regarding this mater, feel free to call. (236 -5049)
Respectfully,
Richard Wood
Plumbing Inspector / Pretreatment Control Coordinator