What is a Grease Trap?
Imagine a small interceptor sitting discreetly under your kitchen sink or behind your restaurant’s fryers. That’s your grease trap! It allows wastewater to flow through while trapping grease, oil, and food solids that solidify at cooler temperatures. Over time, these build up, requiring regular cleaning to prevent:
- Clogged drains: Excess grease can solidify and block wastewater flow, leading to slow drains, backups, and potential overflows.
- Unpleasant odors: Trapped grease becomes rancid, causing unpleasant smells in your kitchen or establishment.
- Environmental damage: Untreated grease can enter water bodies, harming aquatic life and ecosystems.