Fort Worth, TX 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 90 days
- Interceptor minimum / sizing: not stated in the sources we checked
- Permit / fees: Permit required
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 | Source says: “Customers that are required to install grease traps need to review the City of Fort Worth’s Guidance for Sizing and Installation of Grease Traps and Interceptors (PDF, 287KB) .” |
|---|---|
| Sizing rule | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Pumping / cleaning frequency | Pump at least every 90 days. Source says“Facilities are required to have grease traps must have them pumped and cleaned at least once every 90 days, or more often as necessary to ensure proper function.” |
| Permit required? | A permit is required (see source wording). Source says“As a significant, potential source of grease within the city’s wastewater collection system, restaurants and other designated food service establishments are required to obtain a permit (PDF, 242KB) prior to discharging wastewater into the sanitary sewer.” |
| 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“Grease Trap Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements.” |
| Pumper / hauler approval | Use an approved / licensed grease hauler. Source says“Grease generators are required to use only permitted transporters for the cleaning and transporting of liquid wastes (including grease wastes).” |
| Reporting portal | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Fines & penalties | Penalty amounts in the source: $2,000. Source says“Failure to properly clean and maintain a grease trap may subject the violators to penalties of up to $2,000 per violation per day.” |
| Program contact | pretreatment@FortWorthTexas.gov · 817-392-8305 |
Sources
- https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/water/wastewater/grease-traps · checked 2026-10-17
- https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/water/developers/commercial-requirements · checked 2026-10-17
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