In the UK, more than three million houses use septic tanks to dispose of their sewage, whilst the rest are connected to the mains sewer. For those who do have septic tanks, it is the homeowner’s responsibility (and tenants were stipulated in a renting contract) to maintain the septic tank under legislation. It’s slightly more […]
Maintaining and servicing a septic tank is not pretty. It is a thankless task and a particularly challenging process filled with unpleasant odours, awkward procedures, and time-consuming work. The excess mess can get everywhere and the cost of the materials and apparatus needed for a thorough DIY job on your tank can sometimes exceed what […]
A septic tank is a part of an underground wastewater treatment structure (a septic system) that’s used when there is no centralised sewer system, which is usually in rural areas. They treat wastewater (effluent water) used within a building from bathrooms, drains, and laundry, etc, to then dispose of it in the soakaway pipes. When […]
Many homeowners assume that their septic tanks are working properly despite not having undertaken any kind of maintenance. However, septic tanks that are not pumped out routinely will develop issues that may be hidden at first but will lead to future problems. These will undoubtedly become hazardous as well as expensive to fix. This blog […]
A septic tank is of vital importance to many homes across the UK. If you are unfamiliar with the term, your home is likely connected directly to a mains sewage line instead. This blog is going to look at the domestic septic tank and its purpose. Septic Tanks: What are They? The Septic tank is […]