FoodSafe Drains introduces engineering-led drainage assessment for food plants

FoodSafe Drains, a division of Global Drain Technologies, has introduced a new Drainage Evaluation Program designed to help food and beverage processors assess and improve drainage system performance across their facilities.

According to FoodSafe Drains, the program provides a structured, engineering-driven assessment of how drainage systems are currently being used, installed, and maintained in manufacturing and processing environments. The goal is to help plant teams identify risk areas, improve hygiene, and align drainage infrastructure with sanitation, safety, and compliance requirements.

The evaluation examines existing drain types, installation methods, and maintenance practices. Depending on facility needs, assessments may also include flooring conditions, underground piping, and below-grade scanning to address known or potential issues. This approach allows processors to target problem areas while supporting standardized drainage practices across operations.

The program is executed by Global Drain Technologies engineering teams working directly with customers and, when appropriate, in collaboration with GDT Alliance Partners. These partners contribute additional expertise in evaluating and optimizing drainage system performance based on real-world construction practices in food and beverage facilities.

Each engagement begins with a screening and scope-of-work development phase to define objectives and requirements. This is followed by a discovery phase reviewing existing documentation and standard operating procedures, and an on-site assessment where drains, lines, and related processes are logged and evaluated. Based on the findings, FoodSafe Drains delivers a detailed report outlining drainage performance improvement recommendations, along with budgetary guidance and implementation options.

For processors seeking continued oversight, FoodSafe Drains also offers an annual Evaluation Plan that builds on the initial assessment and supports ongoing improvements in hygiene, safety, and operational uptime.

FoodSafe Drains stated that the Drainage Evaluation Program is based on experience in manufacturing, installing, and servicing drainage systems in food and beverage environments and defaults to International Building Codes and current published drain standards. The program can be tailored to individual facilities or coordinated across multiple sites to support network-wide consistency and documentation.