The Highlands Ranch Water EPA approved industrial pretreatment program is designed to protect publicly owned treatment works (POTW) infrastructure and to reduce conventional and toxic pollutants discharged by industries and other nondomestic wastewater sources into its sewer system and the environment. The objectives of the program are to:

1. Prevent the introduction of pollutants into the wastewater treatment plant that will interfere with its operation, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge.
2. Prevent the introduction of pollutants into the wastewater treatment plant that will pass through the treatment works and adversely effect the environment.
3. Improve opportunities to recycle and reclaim municipal and industrial wastewaters and sludges.

All domestic and non-domestic dischargers to the wastewater collection system must comply with Highlands Ranch Water's rules and regulations.

Variance Request

Businesses can request a variance to the frequency grease interceptors and/or in-line grease traps must be emptied. Complete the online form Grease Removal Device Cleaning Frequency Request Form to request a variance.

Notice of Noncompliance

Industrial Pretreatment Program Significant Noncompliance Publication

FOG (fats, oils and grease) requirements for food establishments

The FOG user is required to install, maintain, and operate a pretreatment device in accordance to Highlands Ranch Water Rules and Regulations. Requirements for food establishments are as follows:

1. Regularly train all employees on FOG control and mangagement.
2. Prevent FOG from entering drainage fixture units.
3. Scape excess food waste and grease off plates prior to washing.
4. Dispose of all food waste in the garbage.
5. Install drain screens on all drainage fixture units.
6. Collect and recycle all cooking grease (yellow grease).
7. Completely evacuate all grease interceptors at least every three months.
8. Submit maintenance and pumping records (grease hauling manifests/receipts) to Highlands Ranch Water within 30 days of each pumping and cleaning.
9. Submit required recordkeeping documentation to Highlands Ranch Water.

Non-compliance violations will be recorded and filed for each business. Fines will be given to regular non-compliance businesses. Significant violations may be published in local newspapers and water privileges may be taken away.