Septic Systems Queensland Maintenance Guide

By Ruthie Calderon


Water is the most used commodity by human beings. Measures have been put up to conserve its sources to ensure that it will always be available. Many have also invested on ways treating and purifying waste water. It is later used for other purposes such as irrigation. Septic tanks are among the items used to carry out this practice. There are maintenance tips put up to ensure that septic systems Queensland are operating at their best.

Those with these systems are advised to use less water to avoid filling the tank. The best way to make this a reality is by spacing their laundry. It should not be carried out in a single day since a lot of it may be used if there are many clothes been washed. They should space it by some few days or do it in small bits.

Most facilities comprise of some water fixtures installed on them. The authorities in Tolga, QLD advise its people to consider using low intake water fixtures. They should also be well installed and constantly repaired to ensure that no water leaks from them. This will ensure that the correct amount of it is drained to the tanks. Part of these fixtures includes shower heads and sinks.

The septic tank inlet should be fitted with filters. The filters will trap any particles that could be leading to the tack such as solid materials, hairs and any form of threads which are likely to affect your tank. The filters may also be designed in a way that they can catch grease and fats which should not be allowed to reach at the disposal area.

Heavy things should never be placed on these tanks. Such include parking vehicles above them or placing any other heavy equipment on them. This is likely to cause cracks on the walls as a result of the force being exerted by the heavy loads. Pipes may also be damaged and end up breaking. In some cases, the top of the tank may collapse if the weight is so much for it to handle.

At no time should non-biodegradable substances be flushed into the septic tank. The most appropriate ways to ensure that they do not drain into them should be used. They are harmful in that they end up clogging on the inside blocking the pipes. They also kill the bacteria present and useful in disintegrating the solid waste. Such substances include latex and feminine hygiene products among others.

The septic tank should never at any time be used as a waste disposal. Some of this waste may end up blocking the inlets and outlets. It may also be toxic and end contaminating the water more. In case it is used for this purpose, it is advisable that it be pumped out regularly to remove the waste from it. This will at least help in ensuring that the system is functioning as it should.

Maintenance should be carried out on the tank regularly and areas around it. Trees growing in these areas must be cut down. This is to avoid cases where there roots end up reaching the tank and cracking the walls. They can as well mess either with the pipes connected to it.




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