Everything You Need to Know About Septic Tanks

Everything You Need to Know About Septic Tanks

If you are moving to a house with a septic tank you might worry that it will be hard work. No need to worry, though — they actually require very little maintenance and provide houses with an economical and eco-friendly way to dispose of wastewater.  

In this article, we are going to look at some things that are good to know about septic tanks if you are going live in a property with one. If your property does not have a septic tank but you’d like one, specialist septic tank installation companies like OMDI, a family run business near Pontefract, can help you find the best option for you.

How are septic tanks environmentally friendly?

Septic tanks reduce the pressure on public sewage systems and use natural filtration systems to recycle water without chemicals.

How do septic tanks work?

A septic tank system is your very own onsite sewage treatment facility. A septic tank is usually kept underground and collects and treats wastewater from homes (or business premises). With the help of natural biological processes, oil, grease, and solids are separated from the water. After this, the water is sent to a drainage field where it is treated by bacteria in the soil, then sent back to the environment. The septic tank ensures that any potential environmental hazards do not build up and become toxic waste that would leak out into the environment if the septic tank were not there.

Will a septic tank save me money?

When you choose to go for a septic tank, you avoid the cost of buying a brand-new pipe system and you also do not need to make any payments to sewage companies. A septic tank will last for up to 40 years. There will be a regular cost of emptying the septic tank which is usually done yearly (depending on how much wastewater your family produces). The cost will depend on how large the tank is and how long the emptying and cleaning process takes.

How do I look after my septic tank system?

A septic tank is very low maintenance but there are some things that you need to be aware of and a few simple rules to follow:

• Conserve water usage to not overload the system.
• Be careful with household chemicals. Regular cleaning products are fine but make sure you don’t dump anything stronger down the drain. It’s best to avoid things like bleach, chemical cleaners and biological washing powders as they can affect the efficiency of the septic tank system.
• Choose a toilet roll brand that breaks up easily when wet.
• Don’t deposit things that will not decompose into your tank — things like cooking fats, paper towels/tissues that don’t dissolve, coffee grounds, cigarettes, disposable nappies and sanitary products, condoms etc. These will just fill the tank and plug the system which will cause big problems! Any of the things mentioned should be disposed of in the regular bin or composted if applicable.

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