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If you live in an area where there is no mains sewage system you will need a septic tank or small sewage treatment plant on your property to deal with your waste. Waste produced by the bathrooms and kitchens are treated by septic tanks through decomposition and drainage. A septic tank system has a relatively simple design made up of an underground, watertight cylinder or rectangular container made of fibre glass, plastic, or concrete.
However, though septic tanks operate most of the time without issue there are times when something may go wrong. A septic tank needs to comply with Government regulations to make sure it is not causing pollution in the local environment. So, if there are issues with your septic tank it’s in your interest to sort it out ASAP. But what are the signs somethings wrong? In this blog we’ll guide you through the issues that could arise and how to deal with them.
A common initial signs is basins that are slow to empty. This signifies that the drainage system to the septic tank has an issue. Backed up sinks, showers and bath tubs often indicate a blockage within the system. At the same time as this you may also notice gurgling sounds or other strange noises coming from your septic system. These indicate a partial block, but there could be other issues within the pipes.
A serious sign that something is wrong with your septic system is sewage backing up out of the drains/plug holes. Sewage and waste are a serious health hazard than needs to be dealt with instantly. If you notice any sewage back-up from your septic tank, don’t hesitate to get in touch today on 01225 632468.
Start by limiting how much water you’re using or stop completely. In doing so, you’ll prevent further strain being put on your system and further risks of catastrophic failure. Next, you should Call a professional drainage expert from our team at the Drainage Surveying Specialists. We’ll need to assess and identify the issue with your system and fix it for you.
To maintain a healthy septic tank system, you need to keep up with regular maintenance. This could mean a member of our expert team coming out to your property every couple months to give your system the once-over and emptied once a year.
Only flush toilet paper as flushing items such as hygiene products or cotton buds can block the system. Similarly, try to limit the amount of food waste you deposit down sinks – grime and grease can build up in your pipes. Also, the good bacteria in your septic system are extremely sensitive and can be killed off when exposed to harmful materials.
As the local Drainage Surveying Specialists covering a wide area in and around Bath including Box, Chippenham, Frome, Kingswood, Keynsham, Midsomer Norton, Saltford, Trowbridge, and Warminster. We are experts at making sure properties have efficient septic tank systems that are properly installed and maintained. We also carry out septic tank compliance surveys for property buyers and sellers to make sure the system serving the property in question is fit and legal for purpose, and not discharging any effluent into a waterway.
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