Septic tank maintenance isn’t something that should be ignored. You may even think that you are able to do it yourself. Trust us, here are a few reasons why we think you shouldn’t…
Importance of post-installation maintenance
Maintenance of septic tank is essential for a number of reasons, one being that if anything goes wrong and the ground is contaminated it will be you who is held responsible. If there are any issues with the system, you need to fix them and you must also make sure that the septic tank complies with rules such as those governing off-mains drainage.
If your septic tank malfunctions it could have really serious consequences as ground water which becomes contaminated by badly or untreated wastewater could affect the water supply and contaminate your drinking water. A septic tank system which fails can also release bacteria, viruses and chemicals into the environment and this could harm local ecosystems, this is why septic tank maintenance is a high priority.
Regular pumping and inspection
Looking for regular septic tank maintenance UK? Then we can help. Yorkshire Septics is a trustworthy and experienced company, which is able to advise you on every aspect of regular septic tank maintenance.
For example, we recommend that you get your system emptied every year. The time factor depends upon the size of your tank and how many people are using it, so a medium sized tank being used by two people will not have to be pumped as frequently as a medium sized one serving the needs of a household of six.
Safe chemical usage
When cleaning a septic tank you need to ensure safe chemical usage. The wrong kind of cleaner could not only damage the system but be harmful to the environment too.
Proper waste disposal habits
A septic tank is used to store, collect, and process all wastewater from your home but you need to be aware of proper waste disposal habits to avoid any problems.
You cannot divert rainwater from roofing and gutters into the tank for example as this will affect the way wastewater is processed.
Signs of potential problems
The way the septic tank works is that wastewater enters the primary chamber of the system, and any solids sink to the bottom. This means cleaner water rises to the top. Once it does this is flows out of an outlet pipe and into a drainage network which has to be either a soakaway or drainage field – a network of perforated pipes usually hidden underground. If your system isn’t working properly you could experience wastewater backing up in the home. Signs of this could include strong odours around the tank or drainfield and standing water near the septic tank or drainfield.
If this happens the cost of getting thing put right could far outweigh your regular septic tank maintenance cost which is why maintenance of septic tank should be on your to-do list.
If you are wondering “can I access septic tank maintenance near me?” and you live in the Yorkshire area, then the answer is contact Yorkshire Septics right now and we will be happy to advise you on all our professional septic tank maintenance services.