How often do grease traps have to be pumped in Colorado Springs, CO?

Pump before grease + solids reach 25% of depth/capacity. Source: the official program source, checked 2026-10-17. Rules change; confirm with the local sewer authority.

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Colorado Springs, CO grease trap & interceptor requirements

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

Quick answer

How often to pump: Before grease + solids reach 25% of depth/capacity
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	Source says: “Grease traps and grease interceptors are required to be inspected monthly.”
Sizing rule	Source says: “Expected Size Range of Grease Interceptor: 325* – 1000 gallons * Only one chamber is provided in 325 and 500 gallon grease interceptors.”
Pumping / cleaning frequency	Pump before grease + solids reach 25% of depth/capacity. Source says “Clean the grease interceptor based on the “25% Rule”.”
Permit required?	Not stated in the sources we checked
Permit & program fees	Not stated in the sources we checked
Inspections	Grease traps/interceptors are subject to inspection. Source says “During an inspection of a food service establishment, if a violation is noted, a field notice of observed violation may be served.”
Record keeping	Keep pumping and maintenance records (manifests/logs) available for inspection. Source says “Keep a maintenance log on site of trap cleanings and inspections.”
Pumper / hauler approval	Use an approved / licensed grease hauler. Source says “See “Proper Pumping Procedure for Grease Interceptors” in Attachment 4 Cleaning Requirements for Interior Grease Traps See definition of “Grease Trap” Cleaning may be performed by an employee or permitted liquid waste hauler.”
Reporting portal	Not stated in the sources we checked
Fines & penalties	Not stated in the sources we checked
Program contact	[email protected] · (719) 448-4800

Sources

https://www.csu.org/Documents/FOGPoliciesProcedures.pdf?csf=1&e=prC2UP · checked 2026-10-17
https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Document-Library/FOGVarianceRequest.pdf?csf=1&e=msV5g8 · checked 2026-10-17

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