Monday, September 5, 2011

Information About Septic Tank Maintenance

By Jason Restall


Maintaining your sewage system can increase the life span of it by ten to fifty years. Most maintenance and servicing on septic tanks or cesspits can be performed by the property owner. However sewage pits are dangerous place thus caution should be applied at all times when carrying out any maintenance by yourself. The following pointers are only general guidelines -

Every septic tanks and sewage treatment plants need maintaining at least one per annum. The underground pipes and man hole chamber also need maintaining one or twice a year. The upkeep of septic tanks or cesspit is rather a uncomplicated matter. The septic tank should be empted at least once per annum, this will ensure that all solid matter and other numerous objects such as baby wipes and sanitary towels are removed which will stop the soak away from getting plugged up. Septic tank bacteria also needs to be installed at least once or twice yearly. On account of modem living bleach, washing powers along with cleaning products gradually kills the bacteria over time. The re-installation of the bacteria cultures will ensure that the septic tank bacteria is kept to maximum strength. Also on occasion a visual inspection of the inside of the sewage tank, you will be able to verify the condition of the sewage tank, for instance are the brinks and moulter coming loose? Are the t-pipes still in place? Are the manhole covers rusting or loose?

Drainage pipes also need inspecting to ensure that they are clear of grease, fat, or other barriers that may block them. Other maintenance of the pipes include checking for root infestation, cracks, furring up, loose joints ect.

Sewage treatment plans require a different maintenance schedule. Since there are electrical motors, gears, pulleys, bearings, shafts and other electrical opponents they need servicing and maintaining by professional service contactors. A sample of the discharge also need taking once each year making sure that it conforms with the environmental agency's discharge guidelines.

Whiles these are just guidelines please see the environment agency or section H of the building regulations 2002 for more detailed information.




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