Septic tanks are taken for granted as they are never visible. But this side eye will not only cost you more money but will also cost the health of your family. The failing septic tanks are not only difficult to maintain but are costly to repair as well, and let’s not talk about replacing it. The failure is generally caused due to poor maintenance. The only way to avoid this is to have the tank regularly checked and maintained. This will enable you to save the money that goes for replacing it.
Your sewage water treatment plant will need pumping after running for 3 to 5 years, depending upon its usage and water requirements. But the working of the whole sewage water treatment plant comes down on the working of the septic tank or septic system, due to which maintaining it becomes crucial. You should also know that an inoperative septic tank can lower the value of your property and also will become a legal liability.
Reasons why you should keep the Septic Tank of your Sewage Water Treatment Plant clean!
1. Unclean Septic Tank can have an Adverse Effect on Your Health
When the septic tank of your sewage water treatment plant fails, the water will remain contaminated when released back into the environment. This contaminated water can make your surrounding wells and groundwater dirty, making it useless or futile. This can further cause diseases.
2. Dirty Septic Tanks can Affect the Health of the Watershed
Since the beginning of ages, people have made their dwelling around the water sources like river, lakes, streams or coasts. But with an increased number of activities in these water bodies have polluted our water. For instance, the river Ganga is still considered to be damaged beyond repair. We feel that we, as humans have done enough damage and it is time to at least develop better preventive systems to save our waters.
Sewage water treatment plants can be the best of these preventive systems, but a dirty septic tank can kill the cause.
So, how can you maintain the septic system of your sewage water treatment plant?
Septic Systems are delicate but you can follow a checklist that will enable you to keep a close check on it. Check out the list of things you need to do, in order to have a clean Septic System in your sewage water treatment plant.
- Let the professionals inspect your Septic Tank every 2 to 3 years
- Use your water wisely by only filling the tubs and sinks with the amount of water you actually need and turn the tap off, tightly.
- Repair and replace all the old toilets and faucets that can cause a leak.
- Do not flush hazardous waste.
- Avoid parking or driving around your septic tank. Keep it compact and safe.
- Your septic tank can get clogged with a few wastes. Thus, avoid flushing down cigarette filters, coffee grounds, cat litter, diapers, greases and other sanitary items.
- Household chemicals like paints, pesticides, gasoline and more can affect the performance of the septic tank. Do not let them be anywhere near it.
Let us Check Your Septic Tank!
We can assess the condition of your whole sewage water treatment plant by just inspecting your Septic Tank. This lets us provide suitable and true suggestions that will enable you to have an efficient sewage water treatment plant in India. Drop us a mail on Info@cleantechwater.co.in to know more. Get in touch with CleanTech Water today!
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