Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning G

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grease trap

A receptacle designed to collect and retain grease and fatty substances usually found in kitchen wastes or similar wastes. It is installed in the drainage system between the kitchen or other point of production of the waste and the building wastewater collection line. Commonly used to control grease from restaurants.