When fats, oils, and grease get into sewer pipes, they can solidify and cause partial or complete blockages. Once blocked, the sanitary sewers can overflow into local waterways or cause raw sewage backups.
Municipalities nationwide are increasing their right to exercise authority relative to pretreatment standards and FOG control protocols.
Commercial kitchens can do a variety of things to control and capture FOG material including:
FOG is not discharged into waterways.
You can cut down on expenses associated with grease trap and drain line servicing.
Sanitary sewer overflows are reduced.
Non-renderable waste grease production is reduced.
FOG Control Practice |
Benefit |
Implementing FOG control protocol means that less grease goes down the drain.
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Reduces drain line blockages
Reduces the need for as many drain line cleanings and jettings
Reduces the chance of storm sewer overflows
Reduces odors
Reduces non-renderable waste grease generation
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Increasing how often grease control devices are cleaned and maintained keeps them in top working order.
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Reduces the cost of drain line cleaning and jetting
Reduces the chance of storm sewer overflows
Reduces odors
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Complying with a FOG control program helps with EPA and fire code compliance.
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Helps restaurants avoid non-compliance fees or fines
Positively impacts the environment
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