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Septic tanks consist of a series of settlement chambers, attached to an inlet drain via which, waste enters the tank. Usually the septic tank leads to a drainage field or soak-away on the outlet side. Wastewater enters the septic tank, where solids settle down to the bottom and excess water drains into the soak-away by displacement. The solids then are partially decomposed need to be removed from the tank periodically to prevent them from entering and damaging the soak-away.
Sewage treatment plants treat sewage waste, usually by settling out solids and then providing aeration to the wastewater, allowing bacteria or micro-organisms to live and thrive within the plant, breaking down and digesting the waste. When working correctly, sewage treatment plants can provide a final water quality suitable for discharge straight to a watercourse (subject to obtaining permission from The Environment Agency). Again, they require regular removal of sewage waste solids, and servicing to keep them in optimum working order.
Septic tanks and sewage treatment plants are potentially dangerous for the environment if not de-sludged regularly. Failing to empty & maintain them may cause pollution to watercourses and can result in the need for expensive repairs.
John Reeves Waste Management provide trouble-free emptying & maintenance services for off-mains drainage systems in Staffordshire. With over forty years of experience in the industry we are the experts when it comes to drainage. If you would like to find out more about our services in Staffordshire, simply call us on 0800 3587 455.
Despite being out of sight, septic tanks and sewage treatment plants are not totally maintenance-free and need regular emptying. The frequency of septic tank emptying depends on many different factors, such as tank usage (related to the amount of people using it), volume and the condition and type of the tank/plant and the outlet drainage. As a general rule of thumb it is advisable to have your septic tank emptied at least once a year. Sewage treatment plant emptying frequency also depends on usage, size and the make and model of the plant.
Both septic tanks and sewage treatment plants will benefit from bacterial treatment, to replenish and maintain the micro-organisms within the system and help protect them from the harmful effects of household chemicals. We offer Biotreat365, an annual supply of bacteria, designed to treat and support domestic drainage systems.
John Reeves Waste Management can tailor a maintenance package for your system whether it be simply an annual emptying, repairs and maintenance, or servicing to sewage treatment plants. We will help you to ensure that you are not polluting the environment. We cover Shrewsbury, Stafford and the surrounding areas.
We have the knowledge and the experience gained from over 40 years repairing and emptying septic tanks as well as clearing blocked drains. Utilising the latest equipment that can access almost anywhere, we can solve all your septic tank-related problems. John Reeves Waste Management empty, repair and maintain all makes and models of septic tanks, sewage treatment plants and cesspools.
We offer free advice and recommendation on how best to maintain your septic tank system to help avoid further problems. To find out more about our drains- and septic tank-related services in and around Shrewsbury and Stafford, call us on 0800 3587 455 and our team will happily give you a free quote.
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