If you have a septic system, then you already know that it needs to be regularly pumped out in order to function properly. What you may not know is that the grease trap in your system also needs to be pumped in much the same way as the tank.
Quality Septic Inc. of Plant City, FL, provides expert grease trap pumping and maintenance along with all other septic services that our Florida customers require.
Let’s look at the basics of grease trap pumping why it’s so important.
Grease Trap Pumping 101
Unlike wastewater from toilets or showers, kitchen sink water typically contains grease, oil and fatty compounds. The grease trap prevents these substances from entering drainage lines by collecting them in baffles. Grease and oils float atop water and remain in the trap until cleaned.
Without regular professional pumping, grease accumulates, causing clogs and serious plumbing problems. Regular pumping prevents blockages and allows wastewater to flow properly, creating space for future grease collection.
How you can help your grease trap
While you likely cannot eliminate grease from your kitchen sink entirely, you can minimize the volume entering your septic system.
If you frequently fry or cook with substantial oil or grease, keep a metal container nearby for excess greasy substances. Never pour cooking grease down your sink!
This practice benefits both your septic system and your in-sink garbage disposal, which can sustain damage from grease, oils and fats.
Since grease accumulation remains invisible in your septic system’s grease trap, schedule periodic inspections and preventative pumping through a reputable septic company.
The Quality Septic team will evaluate your kitchen sink usage and examine your grease trap, septic tank and system components. They can then recommend a maintenance schedule for thorough grease trap cleaning and other septic activities.
Keep your septic system clean and efficient
Quality Septic has operated since 1994, offering septic tank pumping, repairs, inspections, installations and grease trap pumping. They serve Plant City, Brandon, Tampa Bay, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes and surrounding communities.
Contact a septic maintenance expert at (813) 754-9891.
What we do about this
Commercial Septic
Restaurants, properties and managed sites.
Commercial Septic →Septic Tank Pumping
Same-day pump-outs, both compartments, an honest report.
Septic Tank Pumping →Lift Station Pumping
Scheduled and emergency lift station service.
Lift Station Pumping →Not sure where your system stands?
We answer seven days a week and most questions we can settle on the phone. If it needs a look, the estimate is free.