Elmhurst, IL grease trap & interceptor requirements
Quoted from official source Last checked 2026-10-17. Report an error / rule changed
Quick answer
- How often to pump: not stated in the sources we checked
- Interceptor minimum / sizing: not stated in the sources we checked
- Permit / fees: not stated in the sources we checked
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 | Not stated in the sources we checked |
|---|---|
| Sizing rule | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Pumping / cleaning frequency | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Permit required? | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Permit & program fees | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Inspections | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Record keeping | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Pumper / hauler approval | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Reporting portal | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Fines & penalties | Penalty amounts in the source: $250.00. Source says“The discharge of the sump pump is storm water and shall not be connected to or discharged into the sanitary sewer. a) The penalty for connecting any storm water discharge into a sanitary sewer line shall be a fine of $250.00 per day.” |
| Program contact | Not stated in the sources we checked |
Sources
- https://library.municode.com/il/elmhurst/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH24BUCO · checked 2026-10-17
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