Septic Tank Cleaning & Maintenance Services with Detailed Reporting of the Work
Most unsewered developments in Australia use septic tank systems to dispose of waste, also known as wastewater. When wastewater flows through the septic tank, heavier solids sink to the bottom and are digested by bacteria, whereas grease and oil float to the surface. The septic tank's effluent flows from the tank into the drainage receptacles for further natural treatment processes.
Septic tank blockages can occur if too much sludge accumulates. Blockage can also occur as a result of insufficient bacteria in the septic tank. Bacterial action, which eats biosolids (poo and paper) that enter the septic tank, is a vital part of septic tank cleaning. When there are enough alive and healthy bacteria in the septic tank, the semi-solid and biodegradable material begins to slowly break down; however, if the bacteria die, crust forms and solids in the septic tank harden. The hard buildup in the tanks can obstruct the pipes if they are not pumped out during septic tank cleaning by the septic tank maintenance service.
Natural cleaners that do not disrupt or kill bacteria should be used to keep bacteria in the septic tank alive. You can use bicarb and vinegar, which are gentle on septic tank bacteria.
Following these tips will help in keeping enough bacteria in your septic tank that will help reduce your septic tank cleaning and septic tank maintenance costs:
• Install a dual-flush cistern for the toilet
• Use only 1 or 2 ply toilet paper
• Don’t flush other items down the toilet, like paper towels, nappy wipes, and paper towels
• Repair leakages
• Use baking soda, vinegar, or lemon juice to clean your septic tank
• Do septic tank cleaning every 2 to 3 years, or earlier if there is a blockage
Septic tank cleaning frequency can be earlier than two years depending upon the usage level. For example, if the septic tank serves a household of 6 to 7 people, it may need to be cleaned every year or half a year, whereas a tank serving more than 10 people may need to be cleaned every 3 months.
Even though septic tank cleaning tips appear simple, perfection cannot be achieved. This is due to the fact that septic tank cleaning entails a number of additional steps, such as lifting the main lid, scraping down baffles, rinsing, pumping out the residue, and inspecting the tank.
Professional septic tank cleaning and maintenance by trained crew
You can contact a professional septic tank cleaning and maintenance services company like Summerland Environmental to ensure that your septic tank cleaning is done perfectly. The company has a trained crew that will do septic tank cleaning for you perfectly, and they will bring the necessary tools and equipment.
A standard septic tank lid, which is usually made of concrete, has two inspection openings on either side. Keeping these lids in a good condition will ensure that odour does not come out of your septic tank. Summerland Environmental’s team providing septic tank cleaning services will also replace the lid with a new one if it is found to be damaged or inappropriate to use. Septic tank baffles help prevent solids from flowing out of the septic tank and blocking the pipes.
Here is the indicative list of Summerland Environmental’s septic tank cleaning and septic tank maintenance services:
• Internal and external repairs
• Replacement of broken or missing baffles
• Unclogging of greywater sullage holding tank and submersible pumps
• Using Rootox to kill tree roots growing in the septic tank
• Drain cleaning of blocked pipes
• Standard-size septic tank lids
• Grinding of grease trap lid
• Repair and maintenance of all compartments
• Full detailing of septic tanks and grease trap
• Report on items requiring maintenance
• Complete council sludge test report
On-off and scheduled septic tank cleaning and maintenance services
Your septic tank will be thoroughly cleaned by Summerland Environmental's septic tank cleaning crew. After cleaning, your septic tank will be filled with 30 cm of clean water to prevent hydrostatic lift and all items will be returned to their original location. Regardless of the size of the septic tank, Summerland Environmental has a fleet of trucks equipped with ready-to-pump-out systems to provide you with septic tank cleaning services. Septic tank cleaning and maintenance services are offered by Summerland Environmental for one-time pumpouts, scheduled septic tank maintenance and desludging, and emergency pump-outs of flooded systems.
Summerland Environmental also offers its services for grease trap cleaning, portable toilets, chemical waste etc. The company also offers a range of industrial services for vacuum excavation, bulk liquid waste, vacuum loading, CCTV inspection, cable location, drain cleaning, and more. The company’s services are available throughout Lismore, Ballina, Byron, Kyogle, and Richmond Valley Council areas.
