Compare 6 verified local providers approved for City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) — Backflow Office, Environmental Compliance Section (City of Atlanta SwiftComply Tester Portal (sc-tester.com)) and City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management — Grease Management Program 90-day commercial grease interceptor manifests.
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| Official Program | City of Atlanta Cross-Connection Control / Backflow Prevention Program (City Code Ch. 154, Art. III) ↗ |
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| Filing Portal & Fee | City of Atlanta SwiftComply Tester Portal (sc-tester.com) SwiftComply charges a submission fee for passing test reports only (failed tests are not charged); the fee is often passed through in the tester's price |
| Tester Registry | View Official Municipal Tester List ↗ |
| Annual Deadline Rule | All commercial water customers, and some residential customers such as homes with irrigation systems or certain home-based businesses, must have an approved backflow prevention assembly. DWM issues the backflow permit, and assemblies must be tested regularly by a registered tester, who submits the report through the City's SwiftComply portal. New businesses are expected to have assemblies installed and tested before they open. |
| Non-Compliance Penalty | Under City Code Ch. 154, DWM issues a written notice of violation at the first reinspection and allows an additional 15 days for corrective action; if the work is still not done at the second reinspection, water service to the premises is terminated. Service can be cut immediately if DWM finds a serious threat to public health. |
| Utility Contact | 404-546-3239 (DWM Backflow Manager) / ATLbackflowoffice@atlantaga.gov • 72 Marietta Street, 5th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303 (DWM Environmental Compliance Section) |
| Official Program | Food Service Wastewater Discharge Permit (City Code Sec. 154-297.01 Grease Trap Regulations) ↗ |
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| Mandatory Pumping Schedule | Every food service facility discharging to the City sewer must hold an annual Food Service Wastewater Discharge Permit, which must be obtained before a City business license is issued. Annual permit fees are based on the number of grease traps ($300 for 0–5 traps, $600 for 6–10, and so on). Permit conditions set maintenance, inspection, and record-keeping requirements, so the cleaning schedule for each trap comes from your permit. |
| Manifest & Hauler Rule | Use a licensed grease hauler (DWM refers businesses to the Southeastern FOG Alliance for licensed haulers) and keep cleaning records available for inspection, as permit conditions can require records and reports. Existing grease traps require field verification before plan approval. |
| Violation Fines | A $100 re-inspection fee per trap for any facility that fails a grease trap inspection, on top of any court-imposed fines; failure to obtain the permit is grounds for revoking the City business license. |
| Environmental Desk | 404-546-1503 (Grease Management Program) / 404-330-6249 (Grease Trap Plan Review) |
| Governing Code | City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances Ch. 154 (Utilities), Art. III (Water) & Georgia Rules for Safe Drinking Water |
Avoid City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) — Backflow Office, Environmental Compliance Section late fees (Under City Code Ch. 154, DWM issues a written notice of violation at the first reinspection and allows an additional 15 days for corrective action; if the work is still not done at the second reinspection, water service to the premises is terminated. Service can be cut immediately if DWM finds a serious threat to public health.) and City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management — Grease Management Program FOG citations. We track your assembly serial numbers, City of Atlanta SwiftComply Tester Portal portal cutoff dates, and 90-day grease trap pumping schedules across one or multiple properties.
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Metro Atlanta backflow testing company handling residential irrigation and commercial assemblies, with reports filed for the City's tester portal.
Dedicated backflow testing outfit for Atlanta-area homes and businesses.
Backflow testing specialist serving Atlanta and surrounding Georgia communities.
Atlanta-based backflow testing company for irrigation, domestic, and commercial assemblies.
Commercial wastewater and grease trap service company for Atlanta restaurants and food service facilities.
Grease trap cleaning service for Atlanta-area restaurants and commercial kitchens.
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Prevents $400–$900 winter freeze bursts on exterior PVB & RPZ irrigation and commercial assemblies with heavy-duty weatherproof insulation and locking grommets.
Complete first/second check & differential relief valve rubber repair kits (O-rings, discs, springs, and diaphragm) to pass a failed annual test without replacing the entire brass body.
Code-required high-hazard commercial, restaurant, medical, and irrigation replacement assembly with quarter-turn ball valves and top-access check seats.
Code-compliant indoor hydromechanical grease interceptor (HGI) for cafes, delis, coffee shops, and small commercial kitchens with flow-control fitting and removable baffles.
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Direct answers sourced from City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) — Backflow Office, Environmental Compliance Section and City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management — Grease Management Program regulations.
The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management only accepts backflow test reports submitted by testers through its SwiftComply portal. SwiftComply charges a fee for passing tests only. Questions go to the DWM backflow office at ATLbackflowoffice@atlantaga.gov or 404-546-3239.
Under City Code Chapter 154, DWM issues a written notice at the first reinspection and allows 15 more days to make the correction. If the work still isn't done at the second reinspection, water service to the property is terminated.
Yes. Food service facilities that discharge to the City sewer need an annual Food Service Wastewater Discharge Permit from DWM's Grease Management Program before a business license is issued. Fees start at $300 a year for 0 to 5 grease traps, and a failed grease trap inspection carries a $100 re-inspection fee per trap. Call 404-546-1503 for details.
Tell us when your last backflow test or grease trap pump-out was and we’ll remind you before the next one is due — so you don’t get hit with a late notice, fine, or water shutoff.
For providers: buy exclusive reminder leads in your city ($149/mo bundle).
Connect with a certified tester or permitted liquid waste hauler who files directly with your municipal utility portal.