Unfortunately, even the best-maintained septic tanks and treatment plants fail and need replacing. Growing tree roots, old brickwork and shifting ground, for instance, can all cause irreparable damage to soakaways and pipework. If you move to an old or neglected rural property, you may have no choice but to fit a new system just to cope with modern life. A general builder will be able to advise you on this.
Time for a replacement?
In the past, people could go years without emptying their septic tanks. You can’t do that anymore. It is important to empty them annually to keep them in good working order. That’s because we now fill them up so fast with water from baths, washing machines and dishwashers. Not only that but the soaps, bleaches, detergents and cleaners we use stop sewage-eating bacteria from working. That means so solids and sludges don’t get broken down and build up to cause blockages.
2020 Important Deadline
If your septic tank discharges directly into a stream, ditch or river, you had to replace it or upgrade to a full sewage treatment plant by 1 January 2020.
If you are selling a property with an old septic tank like this you will have to replace it before you can sell.
If you are worried that your current treatment plant is not working as it should, just give us a call and we can send an engineer out within a few days.
“Thank you for sending out an engineer so quickly. He was able to locate the problem with our treatment plant and replace the pump within a few hours.”
If you suspect you have a problem with your existing septic tank because of a smell, overflow or other telltale signs, call us. We can advise you on the best solution.
Book an appointment
Find out more about our treatment plant repair service, call us on 01432 353888 or email book@aquassist.co.uk.