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FOG Remediation

Fats, oils, and grease do not belong in your sewer system, yet they find their way there every day from commercial kitchens and food processors. Level A delivers FOG remediation services for sewer lift stations, kitchen drain lines, and grease traps, clearing buildup, restoring flow, and keeping your operations compliant.

Wastewater Collections Supervisors, Wastewater Lead Operators, and Public Works Directors throughout Coastal Louisiana and Mississippi trust our crews because we understand how FOG accumulates inside lift stations, backs up kitchen drain lines, and overwhelms grease traps—and we know how to remove it before it becomes an overflow, a violation, or a costly repair.

Understanding the FOG Problem

FOG (fats, oils, and grease) is one of the most persistent challenges in wastewater management. Derived from animal and vegetable sources, FOG is insoluble in water, floats to the surface, and congeals at around 100°F. Below that threshold, it solidifies and clings to surfaces, creating compounding problems throughout your collection system.

The impact is felt most acutely in lift stations. As grease accumulates, it coats pumps, clogs impellers, and causes equipment to work harder, leading to premature failures, costly emergency call-outs, and unplanned downtime. Left unchecked, FOG buildup can trigger sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), putting you on the wrong side of regulatory enforcement.

In commercial kitchens, the problem starts at the drain. Grease poured down sink lines solidifies as it cools, restricting flow and feeding into grease traps and interceptors, accelerating accumulation and increasing pump-out frequency.

Our Solution

Using a combination of the PX700, BioStimzyme, and Pour & Forget, facilities can take a proactive, biology-driven approach to FOG control across lift stations, kitchen drain lines, and grease traps:

  • Lift stations benefit from continuous biological treatment that breaks down grease before it has a chance to coat equipment and cause damage.
  • Kitchen drain lines stay clear with regular Pour & Forget doses, a simple, set-it-and-forget-it solution that keeps grease moving and reduces accumulation in downstream grease traps and interceptors.

The result: Fewer pump failures, reduced grease trap pump-outs, and a stronger compliance posture—with cleaner pipes as an added bonus.

Level A FOG Remediation Services

Level A removes FOG where it causes the most damage—inside your lift stations, kitchen drain lines, and grease traps—so your system operates at its rated capacity. Our approach centers on precision cleaning and preventive maintenance rather than reactive emergency response alone.

  1. Lift Station FOG Control

    Grease accumulation in lift stations coats pumps, clogs impellers, and drives premature equipment failures. Our crews clear grease film from wet well surfaces, inlet pipes, and equipment components, and remove the hardened deposits that build up at the waterline. This targeted lift station FOG control reduces emergency callouts and extends the service life of your equipment.

  2. Kitchen Drain Line Maintenance

    Food service facilities, processors, and industrial kitchens generate FOG faster than most systems can handle. Our kitchen drain line maintenance keeps discharge lines clear, so slow drainage, sewer odors, and kitchen shutdowns do not disrupt your operations. Scheduled service also helps you meet the grease discharge requirements tied to your permits.

  3. Grease Trap Cleaning and Maintenance

    Grease traps slow wastewater flow so FOG floats and solids settle. Over time, that same design traps a grease film across walls, baffles, inlets, and outlet screens. Our grease trap treatment removes those deposits and the compacted material at the base, returning the device to its rated flow capacity and keeping the connecting drain lines free-flowing.

Why Public Works Teams and Plants Choose Level A

You need a contractor who treats FOG as an engineering problem, not a nuisance. Level A combines technical precision with regional knowledge of the systems and conditions across Coastal Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand aging infrastructure and the compliance pressures that public works directors and plant managers face every day.

Keep Your Lines Compliant and Flowing

FOG buildup rarely announces itself until a line backs up or an inspection flags a violation. Level A helps you get ahead of it. Whether you manage a municipal collection system or a commercial facility, our FOG remediation services keep your pipes clear, your capacity intact, and your operations compliant.

Contact Level A today to discuss a FOG remediation or maintenance plan built for your system, and let us deliver work you can trust.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does FOG stand for?

    FOG stands for fats, oils, and grease. These contaminants come from animal or vegetable sources, remain insoluble in water, and congeal at roughly 100°F, which is why they cling to pipe walls and cause blockages.

  • Why is FOG such a problem for sewer systems?

    FOG builds up on pipe walls and reduces flow capacity. It hardens into blockages that cause sewer overflows and backups, interferes with wastewater treatment, and can trigger compliance violations under grease discharge ordinances.

  • Do you serve both municipalities and commercial facilities?

    Yes. We provide municipal grease line maintenance for public collection systems and commercial grease line maintenance for food service establishments, processors, and industrial kitchens.

  • How does grease interceptor cleaning help my facility?

    Accumulated FOG and solids reduce an interceptor’s effective working volume below its rated capacity and produce hazardous gas and odors. Commercial grease interceptor line cleaning removes those deposits and restores proper flow.

    FOG Remediation

    Fats, oils, and grease do not belong in a sewer collection system, yet they arrive there every day from commercial kitchens, food processors, and municipal service areas. Level A delivers FOG remediation services built to clear that buildup, restore flow, and keep your lift stations, kitchen drain lines, and grease traps compliant.

    Wastewater Collections Supervisors, Wastewater Lead Operators, and Public Works Directors throughout Coastal Louisiana and Mississippi trust our crews because we understand how FOG behaves inside lift stations and how to remove it before it becomes an overflow, a violation, or a costly repair.