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In Australia we can experience heavy rainfall causing a multitude of problems but one thing that can be affected is your septic system. There are two main things that can end up happening: Flooded Absorption Trenches Plumbing becomes backed up We experience a lot of calls about septic tanks being backed up after there has […]

The time to clean your septic system is determined by the type of system you have. If you have a gravity-fed septic system, then ideally it will need to be cleaned every three years. If you have a pumped septic system, then it should be cleaned every five years. Your septic system is a sewage […]

We've had a lot of rain here recently, and you may have had problems with gray water. Gray water is water that might have contaminants or chemicals in it. It may come up from drains (including your showers, bathtubs, sinks, clothes washer or dishwasher drains) aquariums, leaking water beds, and more.  It is important to […]

Septic tanks should be cleaned often to allow proper drainage and to prevent the destruction of your septic trenches, which could result in thousands of dollars in repair costs. Often times failing septic systems are impossible to repair and must be replaced – and even when they can be repaired, the expense is much greater […]

What is 'HSTP' when talking about Waste Water Treatment Systems? HSTPs are also known as Aerated Waste Water Treatment Systems (AWTS) or All Waste Treatment Plants (AWTP). They are a system used for the treatment of sewage and liquid waste, and are basically a domestic version of a sewage treatment plant. They have significantly better […]

How do you know what type of Septic Tank you have? We will talk about conventional systems with Septic Tanks and Absorption Trenches, Grease Traps and Grey Water (Sullage). Most older residences have conventional systems compared to newer houses which have HSTPs. Septic tanks are the larger of the tanks in your yard which can […]

Grey water is water from your bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, washing machines and excess water from your Domestic Grease Trap, it is not water with anything related to sewage. In most cases it is not water that has come into contact with faeces, either from the toilet or from washing nappies. It is wastewater and […]

How often should a grease trap be cleaned? If you run a commercial kitchen, you'll know how important it is to have an efficient disposal system for fats, oils and grease (FOG). Grease traps are essential appliances that are designed to prevent FOG from blocking your plumbing system, but to keep your grease trap functioning […]

It can be easy to forget to have your septic tank emptied and cleaned out. The tank is underground and you may not notice how it differs from a sewage system. However, it is extremely important to clean out your septic tank or you may find yourself with bad odours or worse. It is comparable […]

If you own a septic tank, it is essential you regularly clean and pump out your tank to ensure it can continue to function as required and does not become blocked or damaged. It can be difficult for homeowners in Australia to know how often they should get their septic tank pumped out. In this […]