b'GENERAL INFORMATION ParkUSA GreaseTroopers are grease interceptors are devices The GreaseTrooper is a gravity grease interceptor (GGI) designed to reduce thedesigned to reduce the amount amount of FOG (fats, oils, and greases) in wastewater. Grease interceptors areof FOG (Fats, Oil and Greases) in used in establishments to remove excessive amounts of grease that may interferewastewater. Grease interceptors with the proper drainage and treatment of wastewater. The accumulation ofare used in establishments to FOG can escalate into blockages and sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) that disruptremove excessive amounts wastewater treatment operations and increase costs. of grease that may interfere with the proper drainage and Most local plumbing codes prohibit any industrial user from discharging FOG overtreatment of wastewater. 100 mg/l into the public sewer system. Typical applications include commercial wastewater, institutional kitchens, andFEATURESfood processing plants. The waste discharge from these facilities usually containsSizes from 500 gallons to 20,000 hightemperature water, high organic loads, FOG, suspended food particles, andgallonsdetergents.Uniform Plumbing Code Listed (UPC)Sewers back up an estimated 400,000 times each year in the United StatesHighstrength precast concrete, causing approximately 40,000 municipal sanitary system overflows (SSO). steel, or fiberglass constructionThe EPA has determined that sewer pipe blockages are the leading causeof SSOs and grease is the primary cause of sewer blockages. Easy maintenanceChoices of interior protective The general doctrine, of most Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), is one oflinersuser pay, especially when it comes to solid waste. Therefore, it makes sense forRemote maintenance alarm establishments that create FOG to be responsible for its collection and disposal. Otherwise, the burden is on the municipality and ultimately the taxpayer to pay for sewer blockages and grease overloads at sewer treatment plants. It is prudent for the consultant engineer to utilize a Best Management Practice (BMP) that includes adequate sizing for the grease interceptor. Typical applications include commercial and institutional kitchens and food processing plants. The waste discharge from these facilities usually containshigh temperature water, high organic loads, FOG, suspended food particles,and detergents.234'