What Causes Grease Trap Overflow? Causes, Fixes, Prevention
A grease trap overflows when accumulated fats, oils, grease, and food solids reduce the trap’s usable capacity or block the outlet, so incoming wastewater cannot pass into the drainage line. The most common causes are overdue pumping, excessive solids, an undersized or poorly installed interceptor, damaged internal baffles, and a clogged downstream pipe. Key Facts […]