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11 December 2013

How To Care For Septic Systems Queensland

By Jeannie Chapman


Every home uses water to carry out day-to-day chores like washing, bathrooms and restrooms. This wastewater requires the right draining system and this is why septic systems Queensland area have served many homeowners in treating and disposing of their waste water. It is made up of a simple design which does not cost much to install and even maintain. The process of treatment is natural making it safe for use in the home as one does not have to connect to them the main sewer lines.

In order to have a continuous process of disposing and treating waste products by this system, the homeowner should ensure he follows the scheduled pumping out of the septic tank. It can be risky for him and the entire system if this is not done because large solids can easily clog the system leading to an ineffective process.

Water from rain should be diverted from the septic tank either by use of gutters or drains. Too much water going to drainfield makes it unable to absorb and neutralize the wastewater. Every access point to the septic system should be inspected every now and then to ensure the lids are tightly sealed. A crack on the lid is a weak point for unnecessary water to access the system and should be repaired immediately.

Routine inspection is very important for this system and having it checked from time to time can enable the homeowner to detect and rectify problems before they become huge problems. After installation is done, the homeowner should ask for the site map that shows the whole system location and composition. With this at hand he does not have to guess the location of different components like the tank, drainfield among others in case of any problem.

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.

Different chemicals are now available which can be used to clear any blockage in the system. Many people are falling victim of these products because of lack of knowledge. While they may seem to be effective, they cause activities which negatively influence the working of the entire system. Before using these products, the homeowner should talk to a health specialist in that department to give proper advice.

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.

Roots from trees are a threat to this system too. Some trees have aggressive roots which can break even concrete so they should be planted a few meters away. In case of any problem with the septic tank, qualified Septic systems Queensland technician should be contacted because opening the tank can be dangerous to the homeowner due to the gases and bacteria in such places.




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