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What Is A Grease Trap?

A grease trap, also known as a grease interceptor, is a plumbing device meant to separate grease, fats, oils, and solids before they enter the wastewater system.

They were first introduced in Victorian era England to keep sewer and drain systems from becoming clogged with FOGs (Fats, oils, and grease). FOGs have been responsible for millions of dollars in damage systems by creating solid fatbergs in the system. There have been fatbergs as large as double decker buses clogging city disposal systems.

Grease traps are installed in ground and above ground and are required in any facility that has a three-compartment sink, floor drains when also serving dairy products, or any place using a deep fryer, such as restaurants and hotels. 

Grease traps are large containers built to separate the fats and oils, allowing clean water to flow into the appropriate wastewater disposal systems. The grease and solids are then cleaned out of the trap through pumping, and FOGs are kept form city sewers. Only kitchen wastewater is directed into grease traps, as they are not connected to other drainage systems, such as toilet or lavatory systems. 

They can be made from many different materials, such as stainless steel, plastics, concrete, and cast iron. Depending on the use and needs of the drainage system, grease traps range in size. They can be installed in the interior of the space, on the exterior, underground or above ground. It takes a specialized plumber to be able to properly design and install a grease trap to pass all city and health department standards.