Case Study: Seattle Public Utilities improves FOG program compliance and remote access with Aquatic Informatics

Seattle Public Utilities increases inspections 316% with Aquatic Informatics

Seattle Public Utilities faced the challenge of managing its Fats Oils and Grease (FOG) program with a small team, needing to optimize inspections of over 5,000 food service establishments. Their existing software systems, the Aquatic Compliance Platform (ACP) and ArcGIS, were siloed, creating inefficiencies and making it difficult to proactively identify problem areas and prioritize resources.

Aquatic Informatics integrated the city's GIS data with its ACP FOG management software and digitized field processes with its Remote Inspector tool. This solution automated data entry, enabled remote access for inspectors, and allowed for data-driven risk assessments. The results included a 316% increase in inspections over four years, reduced administrative time, and dramatically improved compliance and relationships with food service establishments.

Seattle Public Utilities