1. You've been served.

If you have been served with official notices of municipal fines, there's an obvious problem. Your city may have even mandated that you replace your system.

If you're still using an old-school grease trap, now is the time to consider switching to a better system.

2. Something stinks.  

Do you catch a whiff of “rotten eggs” as you walk outside your building? This indicates hydrogen sulfide, which develops from bacteria where grease and solids become embedded in porous surfaces like concrete or metal.

Once grease penetrates the surface, it can never be properly cleaned. Bacteria then multiply, causing odor and forming acid that corrodes the concrete or metal.

3. Your water bill is skyrocketing.

Got a high water bill? You may be paying surcharges that you hadn’t even noticed. The policy of quietly tacking surcharges on a restaurant’s water bill is common for many urban bureaucracies.

“A lot of people just pay the bill thinking they’ve been using more water. They don’t even realize their system isn’t working,” notes Proceptor Product Manager Lou Clendaniel.

4. You have unwanted guests.

Are rats, raccoons, or field mice suddenly loitering nearby? Chances are they have found a way into your system and are munching their way through everything. They are typically attracted by the smell (and easy access) of a deteriorating system.

Replace – and stop the feeding frenzy!

5. Two words: Sewage backflow.

If sewage begins to backflow into your sinks, it’s definitely time to replace. Sewage backflow is unmistakable and it’s every restaurant’s nightmare.

By the time a backup happens, it can be too late for many businesses.

Choose Proceptor
Proceptor interceptors efficiently remove contaminants and prevent overflows, safeguarding your business’s reputation and ensuring that your company meets sanitary sewer regulations.

With tough reinforced fiberglass construction and capacities up to 10,000 gallons, Proceptor has earned its reputation as the leader in reliable FOG interception.

   The Top 5 Signs That You Need to Replace Your Interceptor.