When FOG is not disposed of properly, it finds its way to public storm sewers and wastewater treatment plants. When FOG builds up in pipelines, it can solidify as hard as concrete.
When the buildup hardens, it can cause pipes to become partially or completely blocked. When this happens, raw sewage backups or flooding can occur.
More and more municipalities are exercising their authority in regards to general pretreatment standards. They are doing this to establish and enforce FOG regulatory controls.
Food service establishments can implement many best practices to control and capture fats, oils and grease, including:
There is no discharge of FOG (fats, oils, grease) into waterways.
Expenses on grease trap and drain line servicings are reduced.
Sanitary sewer overflows are reduced.
Water is conserved.
Non-renderable waste grease production is reduced.
FOG Control Practice |
Benefit |
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Improved FOG best management practices equates to less grease going down the drain
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Lessens drain line blockages and need for as many cleanings
Reduces the cost of drain line cleaning and jetting
Lessens storm sewer overflows
Lessens odors
Lessens non-renderable waste grease generation
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Increased cleaning or maintenance of grease control devices
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Reduces the cost of drain line cleaning and jetting
Lessens storm sewer overflows
Lessens odors
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Compliance with a FOG control program
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Helps restaurants avoid non-compliance fees or fines
Positively impacts the environment
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