How does an improperly maintained grease trap increase operating costs?
Fats, oils and grease (FOG) create problems for equipment, drain pipes and infrastructure that move and treat wastewater. Devices such as grease traps and interceptors collect grease before it gets into a sewer or septic system. Grease that escapes the traps and interceptors sticks to the top of pipes in the form of a pasty, white mass. Left untreated, the mass eventually grows until it clogs the pipe. Drain back-ups create odor complaints and slip-and-fall accidents, and result in unbudgeted maintenance dollars. Also, an improperly maintained grease trap can result in high levels of FOG and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), which can lead to higher monthly sewage costs. Municipalities randomly measure FOG and BOD levels present in commercial systems’ discharges, and may assess a surcharge to the offending business based on its relative contribution of FOG and BOD to the municipal system. BESTechnologies grease remediation systems save clients money by reducing operating costs, mitigati
