SERVICES

The University Endowment Lands (UEL) is a member jurisdiction of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) and is subject to Metro Vancouvers’ Food Sector Grease Interceptor Bylaw 365. As a result, the UEL requires that all food sector establishments (restaurants, commercial kitchens, bars, grocery stores, etc.) use grease interceptors to separate fats, oils and grease (FOG), and then remove the FOG from wastewater before being discharged into a sewer or sewage facility.

FOG discharge, from improperly maintained interceptors, or lack thereof, can result in:

  • Clogging or reduced flows within sewer lines;
  • Overflow of sewage into businesses and homes; and
  • Premature replacement of infrastructure.

In addition, FOG buildup in sewer systems can produce unpleasant odours and can overtax wastewater treatment plants and the environment.

To support the GVS & DD and prevent grease from entering the UEL’s wastewater system, the Administration has developed a "Grease Interceptor Requirements and Maintenance Policy".

As per the policy, the UEL requires that all “Food Sector” business show proof of regular grease interceptor maintenance (as required by the GVW & DD) before a business licence is issued or renewed.