How often do grease traps have to be pumped in Wichita, KS?

Pump at least every 3 months. Source: the official program source, checked 2026-10-17. Rules change; confirm with the local sewer authority.

States / Kansas / Wichita

Wichita, KS grease trap & interceptor requirements

Quoted from official source Last checked 2026-10-17. Report an error / rule changed

Quick answer

How often to pump: At least every 3 months
Interceptor minimum / sizing: not stated in the sources we checked
Permit / fees: not stated in the sources we checked

From the official source(s) below, last checked 2026-10-17. Rules change; verify with your city.

Rules change; verify with your city. Summaries are plain-English restatements of the official source linked below; “Source says” shows the exact wording. Blank rows mean the sources we checked did not state that rule, not that there is no rule.

Required trap / interceptor type	Not stated in the sources we checked
Sizing rule	Not stated in the sources we checked
Pumping / cleaning frequency	Pump at least every 3 months. Source says “GI s need to be professionally serviced by a grease hauler at least every three months.”
Permit required?	Not stated in the sources we checked
Permit & program fees	Not stated in the sources we checked
Inspections	Not stated in the sources we checked
Record keeping	Keep pumping and maintenance records (manifests/logs) available for inspection. Source says “The maintenance log must be kept in the establishment and made immediately available to any FOG inspector upon request.”
Pumper / hauler approval	Not stated in the sources we checked
Reporting portal	Not stated in the sources we checked
Fines & penalties	Not stated in the sources we checked
Program contact	FOG@wichita.gov · 316-660-1840

Sources

https://www.wichita.gov/804/Grease-Interceptors · checked 2026-10-17
https://www.wichita.gov/791/Automatic-Grease-Removal-Devices · checked 2026-10-17

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