Septic Tank Emptying
If you live in a rural area and your home is not connected to mains drainage it is likely to have a septic tank or cesspit / cesspool. Cesspit / Cesspool are a sealed tank for the reception and temporary storage of sewage which will require emptying when full.Septic Tank provides an effective way of treating wastewater from baths, sinks and toilets from a house or several houses which are not connected to the mains drainage system. It is usually either a large rectangular box made of brick, stone or concrete or a bottle-shaped plastic tank buried underground not far from the property it serves. A septic tank works like a simple sewage treatment works and the treated effluent drains from the tank’s outlet pipe normally to a soak away or stream. Waste material is allowed to settle in the tank and is digested by natural bacteria which must be allowed to breed within the tank. Over time partially-decomposed solids build up on the bottom of the tank. This sludge has to be removed regularly to make sure the tank continues to work properly and to prevent the soak away becoming choked. De-sludging should normally take place every twelve months, this period may be extended but not normally beyond two years. If you are an owner/user of a private septic tank the quality of the discharge and its impact on the environment are your responsibility. You may be held accountable for any pollution caused by your septic tank. You are also responsible for ensuring that: • The septic tank is properly maintained and emptied regularly; • The septic tank access lids are secure and in good working order; and • The drains to and from the septic tank, including the soak away, are free-flowing and free from blockages Unit 5, Plot 120, Village Farm Ind Est. Pyle, Bridgend. Wales CF33 6BL. 01656 745464 07973 506653 05601 500954 Redwood provides a septic tank, cesspit / cesspool emptying service we are specialists in drain cleaning, drainage cctv and waste management, Septic Tank Cesspit Emptying in Cardiff, Septic Tank Cesspit Emptying in Swansea, Septic Tank Cesspit Emptying in Newport, Waste Disposal Services in Newport, Liquid Waste in Cardiff, Liquid Waste in Swansea. We provide a timely, guaranteed & professional service to empty your septic tank cesspit system. We also provide advice and support to help you to keep everything working.