Storm Water and Waste Water Management
Mission
- To ensure the environmental integrity of the campus water system by addressing flood, water quality, and erosion control
- To work hand-in-hand with members of the campus community through education and outreach programs
- To inspire and encourage proactive involvement by setting a positive example through leadership in developing innovative solutions to our campus environmental concerns
Grease Interceptor Approvals
The following links, forms and resources are designed to assist those entities proposing to install a grease trap or grease interceptor as part of the construction of a new building or renovation of an existing food service establishment.
- If you intend to procure and install a grease trap, please complete the Grease Interceptor Checklist (PDF)
- UT Austin Grease Trap Service and Maintenance Guidance (PDF)
- Keeping Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) out of the Sewer System
City of Austin Links
- City of Austin Grease Trap Design Criteria
- City of Austin Grease Trap Sizing Criteria
- City of Austin Acceptable Local (Austin) Manufacturers (PDF)
- City of Austin Grease Conceptual Drawing (PDF)
TCEQ Links
Information on importance of keeping grease from entering the sanitary sewer system:
Links
- Environmental Hotline — Take action and report illegal dumping!
- Pollution Prevention — EHS Anti-Litter campaign
- Nonpoint Source Pollution — Table of common problems and solutions
- Tips for Pollution Reduction — Useful hints from TCEQ
Documentation
- Storm Water Management Program (PDF) revised June, 2012
- UT Storm Water Management Construction Standard
- Keeping Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) out of the Sewer System
- University Construction Site Procedures for Contractors
- Procedures for Landscape Contractors (PDF)
- Campus Master Plan
- SPCC Plan, Main Campus (PDF), November, 2012
- SPCC Plan, JJ Pickle Research Campus (PDF), November, 2012
Forms
- Notification of Construction Activities (PDF)
- Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Discharge Request
- Grease Interceptor Checklist (PDF)
Resources
Austin
- "Walking the Forty Acres" — Waller Creek Wilderness Trails and Adjuncts
- UT Austin Facilities Services Recyling
- UT Austin Campus Planning and Facilities Management
- UT System Office of Facilities Planning and Construction
- City of Austin, Watershed Protection
- City of Austin Solid Waste Services
- City of Austin Grow Green Program
- Ecology Action
Texas
National
Technical
- International Erosion Control Association
- HEC-Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC-HMS)Prepared by David R. Maidment and Seth Ahrens
- Map-Based Flood Hydrology and Hydraulics
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