Peoria, IL grease trap & interceptor requirements
Program run by Greater Peoria Sanitary District (GPSD). Hand-checked against 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: Minimum 250 gal (significant FOG) / 1,000 gal (restaurants with large FOG)
- Permit / fees: GPSD Wastewater Discharge Permit for some new dischargers
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 | The interceptor goes on the drain lines serving the grease-generating area; restroom (domestic) waste lines must leave the building separately and may not discharge into the grease interceptor. âś“ checked against source |
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| Sizing rule | Commercial buildings expected to generate significant FOG (as determined by GPSD) must install a grease interceptor of at least 250 gallons; restaurants generating large quantities of FOG must install at least 1,000 gallons. âś“ checked against source |
| Pumping / cleaning frequency | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Permit required? | Some new dischargers must obtain a GPSD Wastewater Discharge Permit under its Industrial Pretreatment Program. âś“ checked against source |
| 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 | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Program contact | Not stated in the sources we checked |
Sources
- https://www.gpsd.org/uploads/1/2/0/6/120645325/2026_gpsd_specifications_-_building_sewer_regs_bot_approved_20251021.pdf · checked 2026-10-17
- https://www.gpsd.org/ordinances--regulations.html · checked 2026-10-17
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