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Septic tanks are most commonly found in rural areas which don’t reach the mains sewage network and provide safe onsite disposal of wastewater from primarily residential properties. However, with so many people moving to such areas with little understanding of how septic tanks work, we are seeing more and more issues arising. Particularly as many […]
Septic Tanks: Problematic When Not Pumped A septic tank is essentially an on-site sewage treatment facility for properties not connected to the sewage network. Situated underground, the system is hidden out of sight and disposes of wastewater from toilets and other facilities. When working as intended, septic tanks offer a workable solution to a difficult […]
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 […]