Keeping your sewage treatment systems in good working order can be a messy affair – from rising costs to freak weather and increased flooding causing disruption, your septic or sewage treatment plant must be able to overcome many different problems. We’ve made a list of some of the issues your sewage treatment system constantly fights […]
While there is a long list of things that shouldn’t end up in your drainage system, one of the most frequently flushed items is the humble wipe. Wipes come in many forms – surface cleaning, makeup removal, infant hygiene – but some can cause septic tank and drain maintenance problems. What may seem like a […]
We’ve talked recently about safe disposal of oils and grease at home – but if you own or run a commercial kitchen, this is a critical issue on a larger scale. Incorrect management of food waste could cost your business significantly, which is why grease traps are an essential part of drain maintenance. What are […]
Drain and septic tank maintenance is one of the least ‘glamorous’ aspects of keeping a home or property functional. So it’s understandable that many people believe the claims of supposedly powerful and effective chemical cleaning products. But while they may seemingly save time and effort in fixing septic tank problems, they can spell bad news […]
With colder and more dreary weather on its way now we’re well into September, it’s time to start thinking about how your septic tank or sewage treatment plant is going to fare in the chillier months. Often, people forget about how septic systems may run into problems if not properly taken care of once the […]
If your property or a property you are looking to purchase is using a shared septic tank, it is important you know how to properly care for your septic tank and understand your responsibilities in order to keep your tank running smoothly. Here, our drainage experts have completed a comprehensive guide to shared septic tanks […]
We’re well into the summer months now, and unfortunately summer can bring on a new set of challenges when it comes to septic tanks, sewage treatment plants and soakaways! We wrote recently about the importance of general summer septic tank maintenance in one of our latest blogs, and today we’re looking into how to troubleshoot […]
As we move swiftly onto the sunny summer months, it’s no surprise that we’ll be spending much more time enjoying the outdoors (British weather permitting!) That being said, your septic tank or sewage treatment plant may be the last thing you’re thinking about amidst all the summer fun. In fact, summer can be a time […]
When installing a sewage treatment system, be it a septic tank or otherwise, it is essential that the system is fully compliant. This is even more important when it comes to businesses and commercial sites, otherwise you could end up in a messy situation (literally)! So, with this in mind, here is everything you need […]
It’s Christmas! And that means friends, family and food. If you are planning on cooking up a storm this Christmas, have you considered the damage that grease can cause to septic tanks and drainage systems? Although it is easy to tip any unused cooking fat from your turkey down the drain, this can build up […]