Oil and grease from food preparation can clog your septic tanks and treatment systems, causing sewage spills and overflows. Not only will this cost your establishment extra fees for repairs, but it can also jeopardize your business when health authorities conduct inspections. Therefore, all restaurants should adhere to a strict septic maintenance routine to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for both customers and staff. In addition to hiring professional services for maintenance and repairs, there are a few other ways you can keep your septic tank in good condition.

How to Maintain Your Restaurant's Septic System

1. Inspect Grease Traps

Watch out for a buildup a few days after a grease trap installation. If you don't see any buildup, this may mean that your grease trap isn’t installed properly. In this case, contact a professional septic maintenance company and have it set up correctly.

2. Properly Dispose of Food Waste

Avoid pouring food scraps down your drain, as these can block your plumbing. Instead, collect all food wastes from customers' plates and throw these in a separate trash bin. Make sure your staff is aware of this issue and the proper practices for disposing of leftover food.

3. Install Strainers

Install strainers on your sinks, dishwashers, and floor drains to prevent sizeable chunks or masses from entering your ducts. These solids can clog your pipes and grease traps, causing serious problems to your plumbing and septic system. 

4. Block Off Septic Drain Fields

To prevent damage to your tank, keep heavy equipment, livestock, and vehicles away from your leach areas. These factors can impact the soil around your drain field, making it difficult for your system to filter the wastewater from your restaurant.

5. Put Up Signs for Your Employees

Cleaning practices may be easily forgotten when the workload in your restaurant gets tough or when your place becomes crowded. To avoid this, put up signs to remind your kitchen staff of the do’s and don’ts of waste and grease disposal. These practices can significantly aid your septic maintenance efforts and prevent drainage system failures.

 

 

Make your restaurant safer for your customers and employees with septic maintenance services from Hometown Sewer Service in Warrensburg, NY. For 70 years, this company has been providing septic pumping, grease trap cleaning, and septic tank inspections and maintenance to clients in Lake George and its surrounding areas. They’re fully insured and licensed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, so you know your business is in capable hands. To get a free estimate, call them at (518) 623-2453. Visit them online for more information.