FOG can cause real problems for municipalities, homeowners, businesses and property managers. The contaminants stick to pipe walls, restricting the water flow to the point of causing blockages and backups. RootX offers what it describes as a reliable and easy-to-use treatment that offers a preventive maintenance solution – GREASE-X Biozyme.
The mixture of live microbes contained in GREASE-X BIOZYME, along with the enzymes they secrete, are designed to digest FOG and other organic matter as it enters and flows through the collection system. The microbes adhere to collection system lines and lift station, grease trap and septic tank walls. They reproduce and form colonies that continue to consume floating waste and accumulated FOG. The wall coating also acts as a lubricant to help reduce backups. The byproducts of microbial digestion are natural, environmentally safe substances made of carbon dioxide and water.
GREASE-X Biozyme “comes in a granule that activates the microbial from hibernation when put into water,” says Dan Lawrence, western region sales manager for RootX. “This allows its shelf life to be substantially longer than other products that come in a liquid form and must be used within 90 days to prevent the microbes from dying off.”
The concentrated microbial ecosystem contains specialized natural microorganisms selected for maximum efficiency in the biodegradation of organic contaminants in wastewater systems, according to Lawrence. Because it utilizes natural microorganisms, it is harmless to humans, plants and animals, he says.
“In most cases, the environment of the sewer system receives many harsh chemicals that will kill the existing microbes, making the addition of enzymes fruitless,” says Lawrence. “GREASE-X Biozyme is not a drain opener or a chemical that will harm the pipes or a wastewater treatment plant.”
GREASE-X Biozyme is supplied in 2-pound jars and 5-gallon pails. It is typically left with the homeowner to pour a few scoops in warm water and poured down their drains once a day for five days as part of the inoculation period, then once a week after that to maintain a system. 800-844-4974; www.rootx.com
