• Q:Why is where a Grease or Grit Interceptor?
    • A: A grease trap or grease interceptor prevents solids from entering the sanitary sewer system. Once in the sewer system, the solids can create clogs which can cause the sewer to overflow, contaminating the environment, creating a disease hazard, and costing the city money to clean up the overflow and unclog the line.
    • Q: How does a hydrojet work?
    • A: A compressor builds up water pressure and forces it through a specially shaped tip. The water pressure moves the tip through the line while spraying the area behind the tip with water under thousands of psi of pressure. The high-pressure water thoroughly cleans the inside of the line. See this graphic for more information.
    • Q: Why should we use Atlantic Wastewater Solutions,LLC to hydrojet as opposed to my plumber?
    • A: Auger cleaning is very different from hydrojet cleaning. An auger is used primarily to punch a hole through the wall of grease. While it is effective at clearing the obstruction, it does not thoroughly clean the inside of the line, so the line is more likely to clog again and will do so more quickly than when a hydrojet is used.
    • Q:Why should I hydrojet/ use preventative maintenance? Isn`t pumping enough?
    • A: Preventative maintenance is a good idea for many situations. While the purpose of pumping your trap is to keep the grease from washing into the city sewer system, the purpose of hydrojetting your lines is to avoid clogs and slow draining lines that could shut down your business at peak hours. You might be able to save some money on your maintenance bill in the short term by neglecting your drain lines, but losing a few operating hours at peak times will typically result in far more lost revenue. Every case is different CALL US and we can discuss whether or not preventative maintenance is right for you. In the long run, preventative maintenance will save most customers money.