West Michigan Septic Sewer & Drain

A grease trap or also known as grease interceptor is designed to stop the oils , fats & grease to enter the wastewater disposal facility. It is commonly used in restaurants and another similar industry that offers food services. The wastewater usually carries small amount of oils that enter into the septic tank or sewer system and floats in the upper scum layer. The fats, oils and grease (FOG) are very slow to decompose by microorganisms in the anaerobic digestion process. If the huge volume of grease is accumulated inside the disposal facility, it will be released as untreated into the environment still. Also, it may cause pipes to clog in once the grease solidifies. How does a grease trap function? Grease trap is installed in between the restaurant drain and the main sewer line or septic system. Grease trap slows down the flow of water into the drain. This makes the fat, oil and grease (FOG) to float in the upper layer and trapped by the grease interceptor system , w...

As per local government regulatory requirement which requires food businesses , restaurants or other facilities that have cooking areas install grease traps. They regulated that the food waste, especially the fat , oil and grease ( FOG ) should be managed or intercepted not to enter the municipal wastewater sewer system. Once the fat, oil and grease (FOG) waste reached the municipal sewer systems, it entails costly maintenance. They apply fine to a violator of restaurants and any food business establishments’ facilities. How grease traps function ? Grease traps are installed in between the restaurant drain and the main sewer line . Grease traps slow down the flow of water into the drain. This makes the fat, oil and grease (FOG) to float in the upper layer and trapped by the grease interceptor system , while keeping the solid waste and clear water to pass through going to the sewer main system. How to reduce FOG waste? Install grease traps in all your drain. Imposed...