Fuel, Petrol, Oil Interceptors, Bypass Separators:
Introduction:
Note that throughout this section the term ‘separator’ is used instead
of the term ’interceptor’.
Surface water drains normally discharge to a watercourse or indirectly into underground
waters (groundwater) via a soakaway. Contamination of surface water by oil, chemicals
or suspended solids can cause these discharges to have a serious impact on the receiving
water.
Oil separators are installed on surface water drainage systems to protect receiving
waters from pollution by oil, which may be present due to minor leaks from vehicles
and plant, from accidental spillage or due to deliberate and illegal tipping into
drains.
This chart gives guidance to aid selection of the appropriate type of oil separator
for use in surface water drainage systems which discharge into rivers and soakaways.
For further detailed information, please consult the Environment Agency Pollution
Prevention Guideline No. 3. (PPG 3) "Use and design of oil separators in surface
water drainage systems” available from their website.
Klargester Environmental has a specialist team who provide technical assistance
in selecting the appropriate Separator for your application.
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