Grease Traps
What are Grease Traps?
A grease separator (grease trap) is a device designed and installed in the drain line to separate and retain various destructive, hazardous and other undesirable matter from waterborne waste so that they may be periodically removed; thus preventing their passage into the drainage system. Preventing grease from entering the sewer system (which results in clogging of laterals, mains and disposal difficulties at treatment plants) can be accomplished by the installation of efficient grease separators at the source of the grease.
Some major points where greases enter the sewer system are:
- Restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, hospitals and establishments with kitchen facilities.
- Drains from soup kettles, stock kettles, meat, fish or fowl preparation in commercial facilities.
- Animal slaughtering facilities, fowl, fish or meat packing establishments.
