Polluting the environment is easier than you think and you may not be aware that you’re doing it. Oil Separators were introduced in the 1970’s to protect watercourses from oil pollution. Separators are designed to trap oil that has illegally or accidentally entered drains, preventing the oil from poisoning waters and polluting the environment - yet pollution incidents are still occurring. Environmental Bodies have identified a problem which has led to the introduction of new European Standards. Many Oil Separators simply aren’t working properly because parts have been installed incorrectly or need cleaning or replacing. To ensure the effectiveness of the Oil Separator’s function the European Standard requires that experienced personnel carry out routine maintenance every six months, and that details are recorded in a log to be made available to the authorities when requested. Common problems that occur within Oil Separators, affecting their operation and efficiency. l High levels of silt / sludge. l Filters become saturated with oil. l Parts and safety devices become blocked. l Probes on alarms become blocked. continue