What is a drainage interceptor?
A drain interceptor is a tank installed within pipework to collect and hold contaminants, allowing the remaining wastewater to be discharged safely into the main sewerage system.
Drainage interceptors are referred to by other names, including interceptor traps, interceptor tanks, and filter tanks.
They can also be called separators – because they separate contaminants from wastewater. However, the all perform much the same kind of tasks.
There are different designs for drainage interceptors, depending on the type and amounts of contaminants that need to be removed from wastewater before it is discharged.
It is important that drain interceptors are installed properly and well maintained to prevent pollution incidents that could damage the environment and result in heavy legal penalties for asset owners.