What is the purpose of a grease trap?
Well, not to sound simple but the purpose of a grease trap is to trap grease. Almost all commercial establishments that prepare food are required to have a grease trap. Restaurants are the most common place where they are used. Some grease traps are small and located indoors. Some are large and are located underground outside of a building. They all do the same thing. When a drain gets blocked it can cause serious problems and property damage. If a municipality gets a blockage in one of their lines that causes an overflow onto the ground, they can even get fined by the EPA. Fats, oils, and greases are a serious problem when it comes to our drainage system so it is vitally important that we take necessary steps to keep these types of back-ups to a minimum. Using grease traps and cleaning them regulary is a must if you are in the food service industry. Galaxy Plumbing & Drain is experienced in the installation and maintenance of all types of grease traps. Call us for service.
