1. You are responsible for your septic tank
That means if your septic tank Yorkshire poisons the whole county (worst case scenario) you will be held to account. The government states that:
You are responsible for (the ‘operator’ of) a septic tank or sewage treatment plant if:
- You own the property that uses the system.
- Your property shares the system with other properties (you are jointly responsible)
- You have an agreement with the owner of the property that you are responsible for the system, for example you’re renting and it’s in your tenancy agreement.
www.gov.uk/permits-you-need-for-septic-tanks
2. Septic tanks need to be emptied
If they are not emptied, then you’ll get a build-up of sludge. You may have a well-functioning septic system, an excellent drain field and a healthy microbial ecosystem breaking down the septage, but even so, the sludge and scum layers in your tank will build up over time. This will eventually reduce the capacity of your tank so that it won’t be working at its fullest extent. The sludge build up can also result in blockages and expensive repairs, so it’s important to seek out septic tank services Yorkshire before this happens. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends that septic tanks should be emptied every three to five years.
3. You may need to empty your septic tank more frequently
Think about it, the more people in your household using the shower, washing machine and loo for example, then the quicker your septic tank will reach capacity. Similarly, the size of your septic tank will be a factor when it comes to the frequency of septic tank emptying too. If you have recently bought a house in Yorkshire with a septic tank it’s a good idea to ask the previous owners how long ago they emptied their tank and whether they had a schedule that you can follow.
4. An unemptied septic tank can pose a health hazard
Picture the scenario. You live in Yorkshire, you have a septic tank that seems to be working perfectly, that is until the toilets and drains begin to overflow and suddenly you are faced with a deluge of unprocessed waste. It’s time for septic tank emptying Yorkshire because if you allow this to continue the unprocessed waste that seeps into your drain field can end up contaminating the water supply and that will result in some nasty diseases.
5. Never try to empty a septic tank yourself…
Unless you are a professional. Even the most enthusiastic DIYer is advised to steer clear of septic tank emptying. The reason for this is it is hazardous. Those leftover solids should be removed by using the proper equipment – if they aren’t you could be in serious trouble. And even if you could pump out all the toxic waste where are you going to put it? This is one job you should leave to septic tank services Yorkshire, who can empty your septic tank quickly, efficiently and with as little disruption as possible to your daily life.
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