Wednesday, January 15, 2014

The Workings Of Septic Systems Queensland

By Amanda Bean


Most people have no idea how Septic Systems Queensland operates since they usually call the landlord whenever they have problems. The landlord has his ways of handling the septic issues within the laws. However when you own your own home, this entire burden shifts to you. One needs to look for a good contractor for a quality plumbing job so as to maintain the value of your home.

This is a special system where the waste is disposed of in the home and the sewerage is processed within the property. The most common is the septic tank and drain field option; here the home waste flows into a large buried tank. This tank then allows for solid and water to separate then water flows into a drain field.

The drain field in this case consists of a large PVC pipe that has holes and is also buries in the ground. Water seeps through it into the ground that is filled with sand or rocks. This allows for the water cycle to be complete since it goes back into the water basin. The size of the septic tank and length of the seepage pipe is controlled by the local authorities and is based on the home size and forecast usage.

The separated solid waste is degraded by the bacteria therefore it doesn't fill the tank. However at times it gets to fill and requires draining. A professional works to drain the tank thereby maintaining the septic system integrity. Since there is no specific interval for draining the tank, its size and age will determine how often you drain it.

Good care should be taken of the septic system at all stages of use. Every material getting into it should be well considered since some will cause damage to it. It is prudent to regularly check the system in order to arrest any problem in time. Unlike the city sewerage system, the drainage system cannot handle garbage and material like diapers and tampons. Grease down the kitchen sink will also cause problems with the system if allowed in.

Before designing your house, consider designing the drainage system and have the drain field designs tested for efficiency. Have the experts' advice you in consideration of your house design and place of building on the ground. Some ground types will demand for a pump system which may be very expensive compared to a gravity fed system. So choose wisely and test well before starting the building process.

Ask about the different types of septic systems before settling on one. Consider all their advantages and demerits carefully and base your design on that. The simplest is the basic drainage system which will be easy to maintain and cheaper to build. Ask more than one contractor before making any decision and weigh their opinions.

When buying land in a new area, ask the earlier residents about the systems they have in place. Check this with the local authorities about Septic Systems Queensland and if there have been any changes in the regulations over the years. Also consider technological development, there may be a better option to what they have in place.




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