Most of us live our lives without thinking about where our stuff goes when we rinse something down the sink or flush the toilet, but there are some people who work to keep these systems running smoothly for all of us. There is a lot of maintenance that goes into these systems, and I will explain why septic tank pumping in braselton or other places near bodies of water is a very much needed service.
Septic Tanks
A septic tank is something that helps to breakdown the solid matters in sewage and filters the water. They are the most vital part of the process, being the first part that the sewage enters before being moved to the next parts for extra filtration, and any issues with this cause issues further through the process as well. Due to the sheer amount of sewage that flows through this tank, to properly maintain the tank it needs regular servicing (usually every 2-3 years). The way to clean it out is to pump the tank, to remove the build-up of sludge and debris. This helps to keep the system running smoothly and to prevent too much bacteria from being in the system, but some sludge needs to be left in the tank to keep the right balance of bacteria. It’s a very delicate system. These systems are very common especially across America near water bodies which help in putting the water back into waterways.
Treatment Plant
A treatment plant is the next step in the filtration process for sewage, although not every system has this. These typically use air to help further break down and treat waste, creating cleaner and safer liquid before it moves onto the dispersal area. This will also need regular maintenance, and desludging every so often helps to prevent solids from continuing through the system which can cause blockages. However, cleaning out your septic tank regularly, it will help to keep this part functioning properly too.
Dispersal Area
This is the final part of the sewage system. This consists of a series of pipes and chambers which diverts the water for its final treatment. If the sewage is coming from a septic tank, then the dispersal area will direct it to soakaways due to the bacteria remaining in it. If it is coming from a treatment plant, then the water can be fed directly into local streams or ditches. But any blockages within this system can cause a pipe to burst and leak, which could be damaging to the environment. If this does happen, a professional would be called in to look at that matter and repair the system.
There are of course ways in which we can help with this system in our own households. That includes not flushing things down the toilets that shouldn’t be flushed (such as baby wipes and cotton buds) and using a drain catcher to stop large chunks of food from going down the plug.
