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How Wastewater Pretreatment Has Changed as the Pandemic Recedes
The pandemic is pushing city governments and public health departments across the country to adopt a pretreatment mindset to diagnose the welfare of local populations. Robust sewer systems are crucial to this new approach. Biobot Analytics has…
How To Reduce Emulsion Loss and Avoid Fines
Imagine following all state and local grease management regulations and STILL receiving a non-compliance fine because grease in your city’s wastewater system was traced back to your kitchen. Your grease trap is working as it…
Q&A on Venting Grease Traps
*NOTE: This information is related to the tank/vessel vent, which may be optional. Outlet venting is always required. Q: Why is venting a grease trap so important? A: Water isn’t the only thing flowing into your grease trap…
Grease Traps and Rotisserie Ovens
Among the many pandemic-driven culinary trends over the past two years is a reminder that rotisserie chicken remains a popular comfort food. Many grocery store chains enjoyed strong and steady rotisserie chicken sales amid the ups…
How to Calculate the Total Cost of Ownership of a Grease Trap
Shopping for a new grease trap? Prices aren’t what they seem. Over the life of a grease trap, what you paid upfront will become a small percentage of the total cost of ownership. To get…
Why Lifetime Product Support Is More Vital Than Ever
Some things are built to last. Others aren’t. I was struck when I read recently that the average years of marriage before divorce is 7.85 years. The average age of a Big Dipper unit, on…
School with Two Kitchens Relies on Big Dipper
For two decades, Tony Fulginiti has helped keep facilities running smoothly at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton, Mass. All that time, the school has managed its grease with Big Dipper automatic…
MGD and PSC Mindsets: Bridging the Understanding Gap
We speak to anyone with a FOG (fats, oils and grease) inquiry and often end up pointing them in a totally different direction than they originally were headed. It’s a pattern in these conversations. Occasionally,…
A Two-Pronged Approach to Pretreatment Saved Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Thousands
Hospitals and other health care facilities often operate extensive commercial kitchens. But unlike restaurants, hotels, and other food service establishments, hospitals face additional cost-control, sanitation, and operational challenges. Those challenges include: One or more commercial…







