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Flooded Septic Tanks and Soakaways

Flooded Septic Tanks and Soakaways

Flooded septic tanks and soakaways are a septic tank owner’s nightmare. With sodden ground all around you. Unfortunately, in the short term, there is little you can do to alleviate the problem to ensure that over-flows are minimised drain covers are sealed to eliminate unnecessary water draining into your tank.   If the water table (level […]

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Cesspits vs Septic Tanks – Unconfused!

Cesspits vs Septic Tanks – Unconfused!

Cesspits vs Septic Tanks – what is the difference? Frequently, when onsite wastewater systems are discussed, it’s not uncommon to hear several other closely related terms used interchangeably, such as Cesspits, Cesspools, Cesstanks and Septic Tanks. The first thing to realise is that Cesspools and Cesstanks may be lumped all together and called Cesspits – […]

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Septic Tank Failure – 5 Tell-Tale Signs

Septic Tank Failure – 5 Tell-Tale Signs

A failing or failed septic tank always requires immediate attention – therefore, it pays to know what to look for. Providing your septic tank continues to digest and break down your waste, it can be easy to assume there are no problems deeper down. However, there are a few signs that all tank owners should […]

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Potential Impact of Heavy Rain and Septic Tanks

Potential Impact of Heavy Rain and Septic Tanks

Heavy rain and septic tanks can sometimes have adverse effects on your overall septic system, especially with how wastewater exits from your tank’s soakaway. This means that water, effectively, backs up – causing your septic tank levels to rise. This is a situation that can lead to tank damage, wastewater and effluent overflowing into your […]

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