An increase in the amount of restaurant carryout and dining room sales has resulted in larger quantities of fats, oils, and greases that are used in food production to be washed from sinks and drains into the sewer system. Restaurants and large buildings, such as apartments complexes, have grease traps or interceptors that keep grease out of the sewer system. These interceptors retain grease and prevent it from entering the sewer lines.
- Grease traps and interceptors must be cleaned and serviced on a regular basis to ensure that they are working properly to prevent blockages.
- Solids should never be put into grease traps or interceptors.
- It is important to ensure that your interceptor is properly designed to handle the expected amount of grease intake.
