The GRIT GATOR is an enclosed sealed unit that captures the sand, grit and water pumped from waste collection systems, such as sewers, API separators, digesters and lagoons. The positive pressure created by pumping rather than the traditional vacuum systems, removes and transfers the waste into the GRIT GATOR 's surface dewatering box. The separation box is capable of processing over 1500-2500 GPM of sand and water at 80% solid concentration. Ninety-nine percent of the sand and grit are filtered out while the water is simultaneously decanted back to the source. In turn, sand and grit are much drier than traditional cleaning systems.

The GRIT GATOR placed in line near the source of the solids generation eliminates solids entering into a pond, lagoon or WWTP  for settlement, while reducing costs associated with cleaning, transportation and solidification fees at time of disposal. This superior closed-loop system provides complete containment, thereby, eliminating risks of waste spills and emissions during transportation and thus meeting or exceeding most applicable local, state, and federal emission standards. Filters and baffles can be added to add flexibility to specific projects.

The GRIT GATOR 's access hatch is designed to withstand the internal pressures, ensuring a complete sealed system that greatly reduces emissions and spills. This allows the GRIT GATOR to process waste at a higher speed than open containers.