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November 13, 2013
City of Yelm
105 Yelm Avenue West
Yelm, WA 98597
Safeway Northwest Division Maintenance Rep
Mailstop 2017 POB 29097
Phoenix, AZ 85038
Attn: Chris Phillips
Re: Grease Interceptor
Ms Phillips
On April 25, 2013 your response to an email from the City of Yelm regarding the maintenance of the 4000 gallon
grease interceptor located at Safeway Store 1619 stated that (see attached):
1. April 12th the grease interceptor was pumped and lines jetted back to the store
2. The interval of pumping has been shortened to 4 months
An inspection by the City on November 13th, 2013 could not verify that the pumping schedule is being adhered to.
Sections 13.08.080 (13)(2) Prohibited Uses states:
2. Any water or waste containing fats, wax, grease or oils, whether emulsified or not, in excess of 100 mg /I
or containing substances which may solidify or become viscous at temperatures between 32 and 150
degrees Fahrenheit (zero and 65 degrees centigrade);
IT IS ORDERED THAT within 15 days of receipt of this notice, Safeway shall demonstrate to the City of Yelm via, Jim
Doty, WWTP /Reuse System Manager, that your maintenance of the grease interceptor is on schedule and that
fats, oils and grease are not being introduced into our STEP tank.
Failure to comply with the terms of this notice of violations by stated time may result in further actions by the City
of Yelm, including, but not limited to the issuance of civil penalties of up to $250.00 per day of violation,
discontinuation of service or further enforcement action through court of competent jurisdiction. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Gary L Carlson
Building Official
City of Yelm
Cc: Bob Poole, Thurston County Health