Why is FOG “bad” regarding treatment plants and collection systems?
Grease is one of the primary causes of clogs in lines from its source all the way to where it is eventually treated at the wastewater treatment plant. It accumulates over time, narrowing the opening through pipes and causing blockage and hindered flow. At the wastewater treatment plant, grease increases odors, may cause upsets to a healthy biomass and can elevate dewatering costs significantly. In general, more grease leads to more clogs, more odors and higher maintenance/treatment costs. Getting rid of oil and grease near its source has proved to be the most cost-effective approach in controlling the matter. Grease Guarde specializes in identifying those sources and offering effective low-cost or no-cost solutions to the menace.
