Grease Trap and Maintenance
Business owners must follow certain laws and guidelines. This is especially true for businesses that produce food. Boise alone maintains 600 miles of wastewater pipe and delivers over 20 million gallons of raw sewage per day to its wastewater treatment facilities. Imagine the number for the entire Treasure Valley! Improper handing of waste like grease and fats can affect this system greatly. This is why it is very important to comply with grease trap guidelines. Fats, oils, and grease (or FOG) can negatively impact a city’s sewer system. This is not just a nuisance. In fact, it can be dangerous to the public. Clogged sewer pipes can cause sewage spills, backups in homes, or manhole overflows. Basically, raw sewage contains many types of harmful bacteria and pathogens. So improper handling can lead to serious health concerns. Certain types of businesses must have grease traps or interceptors. This is to avoid FOG issues. So, a grease trap is a small fixture that connects to a sink or other kitchen fixture. Baffles slow down the water. So, this makes it possible for the grease to separate and rise to the surface. Employees must clean out manual models. Electro-mechanical models are self cleaning.