Avoid Costly Septic Problems at Your Business

December 30th, 2016 Posted in Commercial Pumping
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One of the costliest aspects of running a business is needing to shut down for any reason. When you close your doors to fix an internal problem, you are spending money while not earning any revenue. For businesses that serve customers such as restaurants, salons and other service industries, maintaining your building is essential for making a profit. If you have a business with a septic system, you can avoid costly downtime for your company by adhering to stringent maintenance for your system.

Invest in Septic Maintenance

Many businesses with septic systems never need to close their doors due to plumbing or waste issues. How do they achieve this? Through a regimented maintenance schedule. Since commercial buildings produce more waste than most residential homes, they need more maintenance when it comes to their septic systems. Preventive service can ensure that they never need to shut their doors due to a septic backup, health regulation infraction or clogged drainage system. Here are a few tips to avoid septic issues at your business:

  • Grease trap maintenance. If you own a restaurant, you must have a grease trap and have it routinely maintained. In most areas, there are strict regulations on how often it must be cleaned.
  • Tank pumping. Businesses will need their tanks pumped more often to avoid backups. Consult with your local septic service to schedule routine pumping to avoid expensive overflows of your septic tank.
  • Routine inspections. Fix and repair your septic system before it causes a shutdown of your business with routine inspections of your system. Investing in repairs is much less expensive than a septic emergency that closes your business for hours, days or even a week.

Stay on top of your septic system maintenance to keep your business’ doors open and your profit levels high. Talk to your local septic service company about setting up a routine maintenance schedule for your septic system.

Posted on behalf of:
A-Flo Free Septic
Lawrenceville, GA
(770) 927-7926

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Tips for Maintaining a Commercial Septic System

September 9th, 2015 Posted in Commercial Pumping
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A commercial septic system requires more maintenance than a typical residential system. Higher use and less control of what enters your business’ septic system makes it more likely that the tank will fill quickly and have other issues. A septic backup or failure can have a large impact on your business, so maintaining a functioning system is crucial. Here are a few tips to keep your commercial septic system functioning at its best:

  • Educate your employees. Although you may not be able to stop customers from putting the wrong items down the toilet, you can educate your employees. Explain to your team that keeping chemicals, paint and solid waste out of your system is essential.
  • Outlet baffle filters. If you don’t have an outlet baffle filter, talk to your local commercial septic service company about having one installed. This can reduce solids from entering your pump tank or drainfield that can cause failure.
  • Repair leaks. If you have faucets or toilets that are leaking, this adds to the stress on your septic system. Make sure to have all plumbing issues repaired as soon as possible.
  • Easy access to your septic system. If you do have a septic problem, you want the professionals to be able to quickly resolve the issue. Make sure your tank cover is accessible, as well as your septic system. Many businesses use access risers to make it easy to repair and maintain their septic system.

Most importantly, make sure you schedule regular professional inspections and service for your commercial septic system. This can help identify any issues before they cause a backed up system or failure that can negatively affect your business.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

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Importance of Septic Maintenance for Restaurants

May 5th, 2015 Posted in Grease Traps
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If you own a restaurant that is on a commercial septic system, maintaining this system should be a top priority. While you may be more concerned with the quality of your food and service, a septic system problem can undo all your efforts to provide a quality food establishment. Not only do most city ordinances require certain levels of septic maintenance, a malfunctioning system can shut down your restaurant, cause you to be fined and drive away customers.

High Usage Requires High Maintenance

Your restaurant’s septic system is put through much more than most commercial businesses. You are more likely to have more customers using the restroom than other types of businesses, creating more stress on your septic system. It is impossible to regulate what customers are flushing down the toilets, plus there is more food waste than can make it down into your septic tank.

All this high use requires more septic maintenance than many other types of businesses. You need to be concerned with regular pumping of your tank, plus maintenance to ensure all your septic equipment is working properly. Getting on a regular maintenance schedule with your local commercial septic service can prevent septic emergencies and potential shutdowns or fines due to a poorly functioning septic system.

Grease Trap Cleaning

Along with your septic maintenance, your restaurant may also require regular grease trap pumping and cleaning. Full grease traps can cause sewer clogs and can fill your restaurant with a nasty odor, which is not conducive to selling food. Talk to your septic company about adding grease trap cleaning to your septic maintenance package.

What goes in, must go out. If you own a restaurant with a septic, make sure you are concerned with both the food going into your customers’ mouths and the waste leaving your building to ensure the success of your business.

Posted on behalf of:
Septic Service Pro, LLC
Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30334
(678) 292-8728

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What Are Grease Traps?

March 28th, 2012 Posted in Grease Traps
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A grease trap is a device that captures and removes grease, fats, and oils from wastewater and prevents it from entering the municipal wastewater system.  Municipal wastewater systems can handle and treat the relatively small quantities of grease produced by residential customers, but they cannot handle the large volume of grease produced by commercial customers such as restaurants.  In addition, without a grease trap, all that grease can clog sewer lines and cause problems with the sewer system.

Since homeowners dispose of relatively small amounts of grease, they don’t need to install grease traps in their drains but many commercial entities are required by local law to have them.  Grease trap regulations are set by local governments and vary depending on the location, but in general most commercial establishments that dispose of more than a limited amount of grease through their drain lines are required to have grease traps.  Restaurants are the most common type of establishment that needs to have a grease trap.

Grease traps look like a large box with baffles that are designed to capture the grease.  Wastewater enters the box from one end and cools inside the box. Grease, oil and fat solidify and float to the surface and are trapped inside the box.  Wastewater flows out the other end of the box and flows into the sewer system.

Regular grease trap cleaning or grease trap pumping is vitally important to keep a grease trap operating properly.  A clogged grease trap will cause drains to back up and might allow grease to enter the sewer system.  A good sewer septic company that handles commercial septic pumping will offer grease trap pumping and disposal of waste grease.  Keeping the grease trap clean with regular cleaning an pumping will keep the grease trap working great and prevent messy backups.

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