With IPT there is less food and nutrients to consume, more bacteria capable of consuming the food and nutrients and much less bacteria that are simply “in the way.” There are many other important improvements to the treatment process from using IPT; however, those just mentioned are the most obvious. Additionally, there are bacteria in the IPT concentrate that work to totally consume fats, oils and grease. This starts in the collection system and allows the treatment plant to process the byproducts produced by breaking down the material. Keeping grease from blocking the sewers is a great improvement, but allowing the treatment plant to completely process it is even better. This combustion of the grease can improve the final disinfection of the effluent too.

This paper talks about how pipe technology works in simple layman terms so that it can be readily understood by most people who have a basic understanding of science, mathematics and microbiology and that will also benefit persons with a technical background.