About our FOG Abatement Technical Training
The Western States Alliance offers ongoing FOG abatement trainings that will save your utility time, money, and energy. Funded by the USDA Rural Utilities Service and the EPA, our trainings are free, informative, and an excellent way to earn CEUs. The trainings consists of eight hours of no-cost training focused on FOG and emerging contaminants, including PFAS, in the wastewater conveyance and treatment system.
8 hour FOG trainings cover the follow:
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What Does FOG Cost and Why Do We Care?
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Implementing a FOG Program.
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Costs
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Legal authority
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Stakeholder engagement
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Grease removal device type, sizing, and connected fixtures
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FSE Inspections and enforcement
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Information management
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FSE outreach and best management practices
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Contaminants of Emerging Concern – PFAS, Phthalates, and Endocrine Disruptors
Upcoming Technical Training Events
Dec 02, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinar Series - 4 SessionsImplementing a successful FOG (fats, oils, and greases) abatement program has proven benefits. Sewer infrastructure will be protected, sanitary sewer overflows can be reduced or eliminated, and costs to ratepayers will be reduced. Join us for this free webinar series funded by USDA!
Dec 02, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMWebinar Series - 4 SessionsImplementing a successful FOG (fats, oils, and greases) abatement program has proven benefits. Sewer infrastructure will be protected, sanitary sewer overflows can be reduced or eliminated, and costs to ratepayers will be reduced. Join us for this free webinar series funded by USDA!
Dec 04, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CSTWastewater Treatment Plant Training Room, 4100 Idela Ave, McAllen, TX 78503, USAImplementing a successful FOG (fats, oils, and greases) abatement program has proven benefits. Infrastructure will be protected, sanitary sewer overflows can be minimized, and costs to ratepayers will be reduced. Join us for this free technical training funded by the EPA.