Interceptors and Separators

Interceptors and separators are precast concrete structures that prevent blockages and sanitary overflows in sewer systems by removing solids and impurities from wastewater. Restaurants, hotels, schools, gas stations, laundry mats, and other businesses use our systems to effectively eliminate fat, oil, grease, grit, sand, and lint from private and public water systems.

Jensen interceptors and separators have been removing FOG from wastewater for more than 40 years. Our BioConcrete products provide lasting watertight solutions for permanent protection against microbial induced corrosion and bacteria colonization.

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Clarifiers

Grease Interceptors

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Sand-Oil Interceptors

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Grease Interceptor Clears Up FOG for Restaurant Caterer

Dishing up savory food for eager customers is what restaurants and caterers do best. Along with the tasty morsels that keep patrons coming back, though, are the byproducts of preparing certain foods. Fat, oil, grease, and grit—otherwise known as FOG—must be disposed of properly to meet food service standards. Seeing through this FOG means having topnotch equipment to capture and remove the constant waste. Jensen has 40-plus years

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Grease Interceptor Clears Up FOG for Restaurant Caterer

Features & Benefits of Jensen Infrastructure Interceptors & Separators

Jensen’s grease interceptors and separators have some unique benefits that set them apart from other options. From environmental protection and compliance adherence to saving money on emergency plumbing needs, they are a great choice in any application.

Environmental Protection

When FOG (fats, oils, grease) enters a water system, it can become harder to purify, and deteriorates sewer and water treatment facility infrastructure. This can also affect local plants and wildlife through contamination.

Concrete grease interceptors and separators play an integral part in preventing FOG from polluting water systems.

Compliance

Jensen’s concrete interceptors make complying with health codes around FOG easy. Typically, interceptors need to be cleaned every 30-90 days, but frequency depends on the volume of dirty water and the size of the interceptor. This is closely regulated, so you should consult local codes. Facilities are required to keep interceptors in good working order, which also prolongs the life of the equipment. This helps to prevent pollutants from entering local water systems, keeping the population safe from contaminants. Additionally, proper maintenance prevents fines or shutdowns by inspectors.

Cost Reduction

Our precast grease interceptors and separators minimize operational costs by reducing emergency plumbing repairs, thanks to their ability to prevent blockages and backups. Emergency plumbing services can cost upwards of $10,000, in addition to lost revenue while the issue is resolved.

Types of Interceptors & Separators

Jensen Infrastructure has a variety of interceptor and separator options, including grease interceptors, sand-oil interceptors, and coalescing oil separators to minimize maintenance costs for your facility.

Grease Interceptors

Grease interceptors are structures that help to avoid blockages and sanitary overflows in water and sewer systems by slowing wastewater flow, allowing it time to cool, and FOG to rise to the surface. Clean water then leaves the interceptor through sewage pipes and is processed as normal.

Sand-Oil Interceptors

Sand-oil interceptors are precast structures that utilize baffles internally to allow sand to sink, and oils or FOG to rise to the surface, while clean water flows through and out of the structure.

Coalescing Oil Separators

Coalescing oil separators allow tiny oil droplets to join together, forming larger droplets, and rise to the surface internally, for easy removal, and allow oil-free water to flow through, preventing pipe clogs and water contamination.

Questions & Answers about Interceptors & Separators

When should you use a sand-oil separator vs. a grease interceptor?

You should choose a sand-oil separator if you are washing products that may have sediment on them down the drain, while a grease interceptor is a great option for facilities that don’t process any material with possible sediment on it.

What are grease interceptors typically used for?

Grease interceptors are often used in schools, hotels, gas stations, laundromats, restaurants, manufacturing facilities, and food processing facilities.

How do you determine what size grease interceptor you need?

Consult one of Jensen’s knowledgeable team members to determine the best size of grease interceptor for your facility.

What is the best installation point for an oil separator?

The best installation point for an oil separator is as close to the oil source as possible. This may be under the sink or shortly after the drain, depending on your application.

How much do interceptors and separators typically cost?

Interceptors and separators range from around $2,000 to $12,000 and up, depending on the size and needs of your facility. Installation and maintenance are at additional cost.