Maintenance of the Remediator^® compared to large capacity in-ground type interceptors
The cleaning/pumping frequency for large capacity in-ground type interceptors, typically made of concrete is in the range of 2 to 4 weeks. The maintenance on the Remediator^® is done daily with the automatic injection of Remediator^® Culture. Due to the nature of the large capacity interceptors, the user is not likely to be the cleaner/pumper, and in some cases may actually be prohibited from cleaning/pumping the interceptor. Usually cleaning/pumping will be done by a septic tank service, or an interceptor cleaning service. The annual cost of regular cleaning/pumping is likely to average between $2,800 and $4,000 depending again upon the discharge limits and the local market costs.

In contrast, the Remediator^® can be maintained by the owner. On average, the Remediator^®Culture will have to be replaced once every four months and once or twice a year, remove any non-grease accumulation. That’s it! (See Remediator^® Installation, Operation and Troubleshooting Guide, PM 0222, for details.) The monthly cost of maintaining the Remediator^® is about $50. See cost comparison below for analysis of the Remediator^® versus in-ground, exterior interceptor.  

According to PDI 15d, “the biggest obstacles to regular maintenance on large capacity grease interceptors has been the odors usually associated with interceptors. The easiest way to eliminate that problem is frequent cleaning.”

The Remediator^® eliminates the odor problem because the Remediator^® Culture digest FOG continuously, which means there is no grease standing in the interceptor which may go rancid. In addition, the solids are screened out of the waste water by the solids interceptor eliminating the risk of having putrefied odors.

Large Capacity, in-ground, concrete GI’s vs Remediator^® System
The pumping and disposal fees associated with large capacity, in-ground, concrete 1,000 gallon capacity, grease interceptors will average between $200 and $500 per month, while a 35GPM Remediator^® system’s operational cost should not exceed $50.