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If your home does not have access to the mains sewage system, then you more than likely have to have a septic tank system in place to act as your sewage treatment system specifically for your home. A basic septic tank system is made up of the septic tank itself, the drain field and the soil. Having said this, a more sophisticated tank, which can be constructed of plastic, fibreglass or concrete, can also feature a pump chamber and an
If your facilities are operating with out-dated effluent storage, you are needlessly throwing away time and money. Selecting the right type of storage for your application will ensure effective, safe, and compliant storage that allows for on-going maintenance to be carried out. Depending on the volume of effluent being produced currently and leaving room for foreseeable growth, choosing the right type of storage will be either the best decision you ever make or a disaster that is difficult and expensive
Rainwater harvesting is a form of collecting water that has been in practice for thousands of years. Primarily, it is used as a way to collect and store water for future needs in areas where water is not readily available all year round. This practice has become more and more popular again over the last few years as many business and homeowners can no longer rely on the availability of ground water to cater for all of their needs, especially
If you want to get the most from your septic tank, it is important to ensure that you keep it regularly serviced and well maintained. Maintaining your septic tank is relatively easy – dealing with replacing or repairing it is not! To help you ensure the correct maintenance of your septic tank, we’ve developed a quick guide to the steps you can take and the potential negative outcomes that can arise if you don’t correctly follow them. Be careful what
Onsite sewage disposal is an important factor to be considered in every home, especially for properties that are not connected to a public sewer network. For such properties, septic tanks are fitted in order to dispose of all domestic sewage in the correct and environmentally friendly way. When you are having a septic tank fitted, there are a number of important considerations that you should look out for. Let’s take a look at some of them… Size As obvious as
For many, little thought is given to septic tanks. Well, that’s until a problem arises – the toilet won’t flush, there is sewage backing up the drains or there is a foul smell emanating from the outlets – it’s only then that we wonder what has gone wrong and the septic tank becomes notable in our minds. While we recognise that it is important to maintain and take care of a septic tank, how many people could actually say that
With the recent introduction of water charges in Ireland, many homeowners are looking for alternative ways to reduce their consumption of water in order to keep their water bill as low as possible. There are many ways in which this can be achieved, for example, it can be through the careful monitoring of wastage, repairing any household leaks and just by being more careful in the everyday use of this precious resource. Many homeowners have also turned to the concept
Given its responsibility for the collection and breaking down of domestic waste water, your septic tank plays a big part in the smooth running of your household and it is something that is often taken for granted. So when things go wrong with your septic tank, as they sometimes do, it can be a right pain in the neck. Luckily, most septic tank problems can be easily identified and addressed with minimal fuss. Read on for a practical guide to some
In the agricultural industry and with specific regard to animal raising and dairy farming, it is necessary to house your livestock during the wet, wintry months so as to protect them from the elements. A slatted shed is often the first choice for this very purpose. Outlined below is a quick guide that is designed to give you more information on this type of very popular choice when it comes to animal housing. Dry Bedding Sheds In the past, many farmers have used dry bedding
It is imperative that the water supply of a community be protected from pollution and contamination. Looking at the bigger picture, effluent must be monitored closely as it can cause damage and harm to plant and wildlife that are dependent on watercourses around a specific area. An unchecked flow of polluted water can damage sewers and can cause harm to people handling the contaminated water. Read on to learn more about effluent, the laws that keep it from bodies of