Summary
Industrial companies needing to remove fat, oil, or grease (FOG) from wastewater often contract with a vacuum truck service because it’s perceived to be the easiest and quickest solution to their ongoing oil/water problem.
Perhaps not.
While vacuum trucks are versatile and suitable for many applications, such as large-scale waste removal, they are not designed to efficiently separate oil from water for reuse and recycling in all circumstances. Vacuum trucks are ideal for various types of jobs, but their optimal use depends on the circumstances.
In contrast, oil...
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in 2013 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.
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