Wednesday, 15 January 2014

How A Septic Systems Queensland Works

By Amanda Bean


When planning to own a home one need to have some idea how the Septic Systems Queensland operates. Since many people in this area depend solely on the landlord to do the dirty work of septic maintenance, they do not know anything about this task. As soon as you decide to own a home, the issue of this drainage system crops up. It requires regular maintenance and having a good contractor at hand for any issue that may arise other than the initial design and building.

The simple description is that it is a water disposal system where the waste is processed within the home. The common type is the septic tank and drain field where the waste from the house flows into a tank buried in the ground. Separation takes place and water flows out of the tank into the drain field.

A drain field is simply a large PVC pipe with holes to allow water to seep into the surrounding sand and rocks. This seepage system allows for water to be recycles in the system into the ground and water basin. The local authorities control the size of drainage tank and length of the seepage pipe based on the size of the home.

Bacterial degradation then works on the solid waste keeping it from filling up the tank. With time however, the tank may fill up based on the usage hence the need for draining. You need to get a specialist who will do the draining professionally hence maintaining the system integrity. There is no specific time frequency for draining the tank but its size and age will play a major part.

The system needs to be taken care of right from the start. The type of material getting into it largely determines its period of service to the home owner. Regular checking is important so as to mitigate any damage before it is too late. Do not use garbage disposal in a home septic the way it is done in the city sewerage system. Things like tampons and grease down the sink will only damage it.

At the house design stage, take into consideration the system. Have the experts design and does a field test before you even begin building. This may save you a lot of money in design type and having a working system using gravity to feed the system rather than having to pump expensively.

Research around on the different types of septic system and choose that which will be suitable for your needs. Talk to several contractors and feel what they have to offer in terms of pricing and design. Working only with one contractor may be a blind way to go about it.

If you are planning to build in a new place, talk to the residents and get to know what systems they have installed. If they are old systems, ask what similar systems are available which are new and betters. Check with the local government to know what new laws govern the building of Septic Systems Queensland.




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