Committee InformationMission StatementThe mission of the PreFOG & Wastewater Committee is to develop a regional approach on technical, utility management, and regulatory issues that affect planning, building, and maintaining of wastewater utilities, with an emphasis for the reduction, elimination, and prevention of fats, oils, and grease in our wastewater system. Co-chairs: Greg Galloway, ggalloway@awwd.com and Gary Christiansen, Gary.Christiansen@seattle.gov Past Chair: Andria Swann, aswann@crwwd.com MeetingsUpcoming Actions: We meet several times a year, usually during the months of March, July, and October, from 10-Noon. In 2022 we incorporated online meetings, which has improved networking with peers. When we return to in-person meetings, we will continue to incorporate the online option as well. In person meetings will alternate between locations in Olympia, Lynnwood, Sumner, and Tacoma. If you would like to present or host one of our future meetings, or if you have any suggestions for future topics of discussion, or technology/business you would like to learn more about, please contact the co-chairs. Training OpportunitiesPast Meetings2022
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News BulletinsWashington Becomes First State with Wipes Labeling LawAs of July 1, 2022, HB2565 is in effect! Beginning July 1, the “Do Not Flush” symbol must be on packaging of disposable wipes products sold in Washington, including baby wipes and cleaning wipes. The law was passed in 2020. To read more on the bill, click this link 2020 HB2565 California Proposes LawsOn July 21, 2021, the WIPPES Act was introduced to require "do not flush" labels on non-flushable wet wipes packaging. On February 3, 2022, the PIPES Act was introduced to codify a flushability certification process for the marketing of single-use "flushable" wet wipes. For more information and to keep up the progress, click this link PIPES and WIPPES Acts Let's give Florida kudos for their great video on what shouldn't be flushed, and what happens when you do. This one is worth checking out: See the Outreach/Education/Articles section below for hot off the press news on wipes!
In-Sewer Test for Wipes Frank Dick (City of Vancouver) and Rob Villee (Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage, New Jersey) tested out several "flushable" wipes. Contact Frank Dick if you're interested in reading about his findings, Frank.Dick@cityofvancouver.us. Links and Resources
Outreach/Education/Articles
Resource MaterialsHere are two Seattle Public Utilities Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) outreach and education flyer examples.
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