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Introduction
Note that throughout this section the term ‘separator’ is
used instead of the term ’interceptor’. The terms have
the same meaning.
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.
Separator Standards & Types
- Class I
- Class II
- Full Retention
- Bypass Separators
- Forecourt Separators
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