According to environmental Protection Agency (epa):
You should have your septic tank or individual wastewater treatment system inspected and de-sludged (where necessary) at least once a year:
Safety Note: - it is dangerous to enter a septic tank or wastewater treatment system as they emit harmful gas, fumes or vapours and only certified personnel should carry out this work in these areas.
You can install high efficiency shower heads
You can install water saving devices in toilets
Fill the bathtub with only as much water as you need
Turn off the taps while brushing your teeth or shaving
Only run the dishwasher or washing machine when they are full
Maintain your plumbing to eliminate leaks
It is necessary to empty/pump your septic tank/bio cycle unit when sludge and scum accumulation exceed 30pc of the tank volume or encroach on the inlet and outlet baffle entrances, according to the EPA.
If your Tanks fails inspection ?
Percolation area . Drain field area ?
Our engineering branch will design and install an new septic tank / bio-cycle unit or percolation area as required . Work completed including full assessment and redesign of system to meet current regulations.
Locate tank .
Open tank
Open man holes/inspection covers
Agitate, liquid sewage, scum and sludge solids then remove agitated material
Inspect tank .
Unblock blocked drains .
Check drains and toilets are flushing and working properly.
Close man holes and tank .
Fill out waste collection docket
* We offer a call back service and maintenance contract service . Tailored to each unit .
Locate unit
Open unit
Open man holes/inspecting covers
Agitate sewage in tank and then remove agitated material
Inspect tank .
Clean and service air blower .
Check submersible pump is working . If there is one .
Unblock blocked drains
Check drains and toilets are working properly
Close man holes and tank .
Fill out waste collection book .