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November, 2007
Cleaning an oil/water separator
Q. Is there an industry standard for the frequency of cleaning an oil/water separator?
A. According to the EPA document cited below, “the ability of oil/water separators to function properly depends upon routine service and maintenance. The operator should make frequent inspections of all parts of the separator and its draining system……..”
http://www.epa.gov/region09/waste/p2/autofleet/separator.pdf and http://www.water.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/03C561CC-853D-42FE-8FB7-E2E1413B7F3C/0/GWBGPPprevent2.pdf.
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