Maintenance Guidelines For Septic Systems Queensland Area

By Jeannie Chapman


Septic systems Queensland homeowners install ensure that there is an effective treatment and disposal of wastewater coming from the house. These systems are not expensive to install and require less maintenance when well taken care of because their design is simple. They use natural methods of treating the wastewater thus no need to connect them to sewer lines.

This system requires proper care and maintenance to ensure that it runs without interruptions. Some of the things that the homeowner can do to keep the system running smoothly is first to follow the procedure of regular pumping out of the septic tank. Failure to do this, solid materials can block the tank and drain-field stopping the process of treatment making the environment intolerable to live in.

Overloading the septic tank can affect its efficiency. The homeowner should ensure rain water is well directed away from these components either by use of gutters or drain channels. All the lids that cover the access points should be inspected every now and then to be sure that they are in good conditions.

The homeowner should have an arrangement with the right professional to inspect the system periodically. This way he is able to prevent any problem that may arise in the future. It is also important for him to ask for the plot map after the system has been installed so he can have knowledge of where each component is situated.

The facility is made up of a number of pipes connecting the various components. Care should be taken not to break them by either parking a car on top of them or even putting heavy machines on them. With the site map, the homeowner is able to know how where the system runs and identify the right spots to park his car away from these delicate pipes.

There are additives available in the market that are known to help in unblocking the drainfield. Too much sludge should be avoided because they can cause frothing and unnecessary activities which affect the natural method of treatment. It is important to consult a professional in the health sector for advise before introducing any product into the system.

Allowing any materials to flow into the septic tank and the drainfield can be dangerous because some waste matters do not decompose and may demand for pumping to be done in shorter intervals. The laundry system, toilet bowl and dishwasher which are connected to the system have to be used carefully to ensure no unwanted material reaches the tank. Oily substances should also not be allowed to reach the system especially when using the kitchen sink because they can block the inlet pipe.

Overgrown vegetation is a threat to septic systems Queensland area. No tree or shrub should be allowed to grow on any component of the entire system because the roots with time reach the drain lines and they can destroy them. By following these maintenance guidelines, it is possible to avoid using money on repairs which can be very costly because some problems can require a full replacement of the system.




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