At Proseptic, we’ve had years of experience looking after sewage treatment and drainage systems for domestic and commercial customers.
We’ve provided a lot of unique sewage treatment solutions for many different kinds of situations, so we know all about the kinds of problems that can occur within your commercial systems.
Whether you’ve just installed a brand new sewage treatment system or you’re maintaining an existing one, we’ll break down three of the most common problems that can occur within your commercial-grade sewage treatment system.
Some businesses rely on specialist equipment to keep harmful chemicals from reaching their sewage treatment system – certain chemical substances can interrupt the delicate process of sewage treatment, which is why it’s so important to make sure that anything going down your drains isn’t going to cause havoc.
As an example, for commercial kitchens, grease traps can prevent the build up of Fats, Oils and Gases (FOGs) in your system, and stop fatbergs in their tracks. For other sectors, it can be filters to stop paints, cleaners, and fertilisers.
When these systems fail, they can cause serious problems for your effluent disposal, causing delays and taking away precious time, resources and money from the day-to-day running of your business.
Certain premises which require commercial-grade sewage solutions, such as restaurants and shopping centres, have to deal with significant changes to footfall – this adds another challenge to dealing with their sewage treatment.
On top of this, there might also be occasions when these changes in foot traffic coincides with seasonal or weather-related issues, like in the case of caravan parks and campsites or schools – frequent storms or long, dry periods can disrupt the chemical processes inside your system.
Sewage treatment systems experiencing long periods without regular operation might have a build up of layers of sludge and other solids, which can clog up your system, preventing effluent from being discharged safely.
If your septic tank or sewage treatment plant hasn’t seen as much use in a while, it might be a good idea to arrange an inspection to see if everything is still flowing smoothly.
One of the hardest aspects of commercial sewage treatment to manage is staying compliant. No matter what industry your business caters to, ensuring your sewage treatment is safe and legal can be a significant challenge.
Without proper maintenance and regular inspections, the size and scale of the drainage and sewage processing systems can create complications. The bigger the system, the more opportunity for a potential issue to occur.
There are strict regulations which govern the operation of your sewage treatment systems, so it’s vital that you keep your drains and pipes in check to avoid blockages and backlogs, preventing untreated waste from leaking into the environment – failure to keep your sewage treatment plant maintained can lead to hefty fines and even prosecution.
Whatever problems your commercial sewage treatment system might be encountering, you can rely on Proseptic to help get it sorted. We can conduct extensive drainage surveys to locate the source of any faults, providing you with an outstanding repair, replacement, and maintenance service which is trusted by hundreds of satisfied customers.
If you’d like to know more about our commercial sewage treatment options, or to book a callout, please contact one of our team today.