All You Need To Know About Domestic Wastewater Treatment

Posted on: 13 January 2021

Wastewater management presents a myriad of challenges to homeowners. A faulty wastewater system causes foul odours and land contamination. Such situations could get you in trouble with the local authorities. Besides, you will have a difficult time selling the property. So, what entails an effective domestic wastewater treatment system? Below is a comprehensive extract.  There are two types of domestic wastewater management systems; centralised and decentralised systems. Centralised systems are commonly used in urban and peri-urban areas.
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Building in the Bush? What You Need to Know about Septic Tanks

Posted on: 12 March 2018

If you hate the idea of living right in the middle of a congested city, you may be planning to build your new home in a rural area, where you can get some peace and quiet. While there are many advantages to doing so, you also have some additional issues to overcome. For example, it's likely that you will be a long way from access to any public sewer and will have to consider the installation of a septic tank.
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How to Avoid Stressing Your Septic System

Posted on: 27 February 2018

The septic system in your residential property can get overloaded to the extent of collapsing if you don't take conscious steps to limit the extent to which that system is stressed. This article discusses some of the measures that can help you to prevent your septic system from failing prematurely. Enlarge the Absorption Field Many septic system problems can be traced to an overloaded drain field. For example, sewage backflows may be due to a compacted drain field that can no longer absorb the liquid discharged from the septic tank.
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How to Prolong the Life of Your Sand Filter System

Posted on: 26 October 2017

 As a homeowner, you can take several measures to ensure that sand filter systems on your property last for a long time. Below are some useful steps that can assist you: Maintain your lawn Mowing your lawn does more than keep your property attractive. A mowed lawn can prolong the useful life of your sand filter system. This is because the grass absorbs the moisture that is discharged by the septic system.
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