THERE'S no denying liquid waste lands on the "ick factor" side of life, but it's a subject that can't be avoided, particularly for business owners in the shire.
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Leeton Shire Council has been working with businesses to ensure liquid trade waste is being correctly discharged into its sewer system to protect public and workers' health and safety, council's infrastructure and the environment.
Every year council staff undertake liquid trade waste inspections of any commercial business that discharges trade waste to council's sewer system.
Any persons wanting to discharge liquid trade waste to the sewerage system must, under section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993, obtain a prior approval from council.
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Council's water and waste engineer Ryan Sharman said staff have been actively visiting commercial businesses to advise on ways to ensure liquid trade waste is discharged correctly.
"It is important to manage trade waste as grease, oil, fat and solid material can cause blockages and overflows," he said.
"This adversely affects mains, pumping stations and the treatment plant, which ultimately is a cost borne by the community.
"It is also important in protecting the health and safety of the public and council workers from odours and toxic substances and protecting the environment as soman substances affect animals, plants and waterways."
Council recently worked with the owners of the Wade Hotel to advise on the installation of a suitable grease trap in its newly-renovated kitchen that would enable improved operational capacity.
Any business or commercial premises, community/public premises or industrial premises who would like to arrange a meeting with council to discuss liquid trade waste and measures for discharging correctly should contact 6953 0911.
