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5 GREASE TRAP BEST PRACTICES FOR A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN Around the world in restaurants, cafes, and other commercial kitchens, there are the cries of managers dealing with sluggish pipes, overflowing grease traps, and drains clogged with FOG. Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Service encounters these problems every day from clients whose grease traps have caused an emergency in the kitchen. Often, these things can be avoided by making sure you and your staff are following grease trap best practices in the kitchen, providing longer times between services and fewer grease-related emergencies. 1. Get Your Grease Traps Cleaned Regularly The most critical advice we can give is to make sure you’ve partnered with a grease trap service company such as  Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Service . You can work with them to figure out a regular service schedule, and they will have their own best practices to provide depending on your current system. Check on your grease tra

Municipalities require commercial kitchens to house a grease trap on their premises. Fats, oils, greases and solids (FOGS) are produced by cooking and a portion winds up in the kitchen drain. The grease trap prevents the FOGS from clogging the city sewer system. Restaurants, delicatessens, and other food businesses can be heavily fined if a lack of grease trap cleanings cause a blockage in the municipal sewer lines. How does a grease trap work? A grease trap is just that—an entrapment for grease. When residual FOGS are emptied into the commercial kitchen sink, the grease trap allows the water to sink to the bottom and drain into the city’s water supply. The floating grease remains at the top, where it can be accessed and removed. Why are grease traps mandated? Environmental regulations mandate that a grease trap be installed in food establishments to prevent greases from causing sanitary sewer backups or overflows. Municipal regulations also outline how often gr

How to Install a Septic System Septic systems, are used primarily in rural areas of the country where waste water treatment is not available. These systems fall into two general categories. 1. gravity fed/conventional and 2. alternative (pump) systems including aerobic treatment units (ATUs.) Alternative systems usually include electric pumps. This is a project recommended for a professional like Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Service with experience in the field due to the potential risk to environment by pollution of the watershed. Prepare & Design Your System The first step in any septic installation is to perform a site survey and do a percolation (soil) test on the area where the Septic Tank is going to be installed. The system then can be designed based on the findings of the survey and results of the soil test. After this, the appropriate permits and approvals can be applied for. Site survey findings that influence the design include things l

How to Properly Clean Cesspools Contact Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Service  for professional advice on how frequently your cesspool needs to be pumped, or cleaned. They can give you reasonable advice based on the capacity of your septic system and the amount of use it gets. Green grass, wet ground over your cesspool , or a pervasive septic odor can be indications that your cesspool needs immediate attention. Water conservation habits, such as installing low-flow toilets and shower heads, limiting time in the shower, and even shutting off the sink while brushing your teeth, can extend the time between cesspool cleanings. The more water you use, through the bathroom, kitchen, and laundry, the more frequently your cesspool will need to be cleaned. In addition, limiting your water use can save you money by extending the life of your cesspool . In most cases, if the cesspool fails, you will be legally required to replace it with a septic tank, which is much more expensi