09/11/2023
With the news that a 400 tonne 'fatberg' has been found in a sewer in the north west, local water companies are now taking action!!!!!
They are visiting companies that serve and prepare hot food, to check for FOG traps, as it is a legal requirement to have one. Not only do these effectively help to manage waste but are required to adhere to numerous laws.
Whether you are running a busy restaurant or a small cafe, most commercial companies are required by law to have a grease trap. This would also include hotel, hospital and school kitchens which serve food and are therefore likely to produce large amounts of grease. A grease interceptor can trap fats, oils and great before they enter your drainage.
WATER INDUSTRY ACT 1991
Under section 111 of the Water Industry Act 1991, it is a criminal offence to discharge any matter into the public sewage system, which could interfere with the free flow of wastewater. Prosecution, imprisonment and substantial fines can result from causing blockages, pollution and flooding with costs incurred to fix the damages.
