Caring for your system
Your septic system requires ongoing maintenance and care to ensure its optimum performance and longevity. What you put down your drains and toilets will affect how well your septic system functions and it is important to be mindful on how you can continue to look after and care for your wastewater system.
Desludge your Septic Tank
Over the years, your septic tank will gradually build a layer of ‘sludge’ and ‘scum’. To prolong the life of your septic system and keep it operating efficiently, you need to get your septic tank (and pump chambers if applicable) desludged every 3 by a properly licensed or qualified company.
Maintenance
Your septic system needs regular, ongoing maintenance to ensure you get the optimum results for your septic system. We are here to help and are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the maintenance of your septic system.
Servicing
Regular servicing of your septic system will maintain and prolong the life of your system, identify issues critical to its performance, avoid mishaps and financial loss from a broken-down system.
With every service, we examine your system in detail, identify any potential problems, provide solutions and keep you up to date with our findings.
Planting Guide
Your septic system does not have to restrict you in landscaping your property. Plenty of plants can, and will, contribute to the look, feel and function of your garden without causing damage. Grass is always best surrounding your septic system and shallow root, non-water seeking and non-root invasive plants which are happy in dry conditions.
You do have to be mindful that some vegetation can cause major problems to your septic system. Trees on top of any part of the septic system must be avoided.
Cleaning Products
Septic systems rely on bacteria to help reduce the solids within the system and treat the wastewater. What you put down your drains and toilets will affect how well your septic system functions. Maintaining a healthy level of bacteria is vital to keep the system operating.
To get the most out of your septic system, you need to be aware of the cleaning products you are using and be conscious on what you are placing down the fixtures of your house.