Ever wondered how septic tanks work? A septic tank system, or sewage disposal system, consists of a holding tank that stores waste from the home, a drain field to absorb the effluent, and a leach field to allow the waste to percolate into the soil. The waste is...
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Septic Tanks
The purpose of a septic system is to remove waste products from a home’s sewage system. This process is called “septic pumping.” The system consists of a holding tank that collects wastewater, pipes that carry the water away from the house, and a pump that pushes the...
Septic Tank Regulations South Africa
Navigating Septic Tank Regulations in South Africa is something that takes time and expertise. We break down below some of the key points of septic tank regulations. Septic tank and soakaway systems are the most widely used system of waste water disposal in the South...
4 Signs you Need to Have Your Septic Tank Cleaned
Slow Drains and Flushing If any drains in your building, such as a sink, shower, or toilet drain, seem inefficient or slow, then it is a sure sign your septic tank needs cleaning. At this point, you could call a commercial septic tank cleaning company, such as Drain...