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How your septic tank system works
Find out how your septic tank system works and what you can do to help it perform at its best.
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How does my septic tank work?
A conventional septic tank consist of two basic parts - a tank and an underground disposal field which is also called a drainage field or a leach field.
Wastewater flows from the house to the tank and effluent (the wastewater minus the solids) flows from the tank to the drainage field. Of the wastewater that goes into the septic tank, the heavier solids settle to the bottom of the tank, while the lighter solids float to the top.
The main job of the tank is to intercept the solids, and the main job of the drainage field is that the soil filters and purifies the effluent which then returns to the water table and is taken up by plants and/or is evaporated.
If you have any questions about your septic tank system, please feel free t give me a call or use the form on the right and I will contact you soon.
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Types of septic tanks and why you should know what yours is
The traditional septic tank usually has a mushroom above the ground (unless taken out by the mower) and will usually have an inspection hatch that is buried. Other systems include the Jet Stream system, Bio-Cycle/Oasis system, and the Reflection Treatment system.
You should know which system you have as some have filters that require cleaning every 3 months. If you're unsure what it is or when it was last cleaned, contact us and we'll come and assess it and can set in place a septic tank management programme which includes regular professional septic tank cleaning.
Ensure you schedule regular professional cleaning for your septic tank
You should get the professionals in to clean your septic tank out every 3 years. Leaving it longer could mean blockages could occur as the tank becomes overfull.
Regular cleaning ensures your septic tank maintenance costs are kept to a minimum, as well as protecting your environment from an overflow of sewage.
How do I keep my septic tank in good working order?
If you want to keep your septic tank in good working order between scheduled cleans, don't overload your tank with too much wastewater and don't put chemicals, grease or oils, or anything too bulky into the system.
Some good advice from us...
A septic tank should NEVER be emptied through the mushroom - only the water is being removed and it's the solids you need removed as that is what causes the septic tank to fill up and potentially block.
The usual size of a septic tank is between 3000 and 4500 liters. If someone turns up with a small truck (usually 2 axles) tell them to go away because they cannot empty a septic completely and will leave in some case half a tank of solids which will cause the same problems as just emptying it through the mushroom. You need a truck that is bigger than your tank so it can be fully emptied.
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