The solutions that allow for the proper sanitation of wastewater from homes are diverse. From approved and ecological channels to traditional treatment methods, you will certainly find the sanitation system best suited to your requirements and criteria. Most municipalities take responsibility for treating this water by connecting all homes in the neighborhood to the same collective network. However, if the location of your property does not have such a network, it becomes necessary to install an individual network, in particular a septic tank or an all-water tank.
However, non-collective sanitation requires regular maintenance by the owner in order to ensure its proper functioning in the best conditions and to avoid certain annoying problems such as bad odors or premature installation replacement. Concerning this maintenance, some tasks can be carried out by the owner himself since they are not complex, while other tasks such as emptying the septic tank and pumping require the intervention of a professional in the field.
Maintenance actions to follow on a daily basis
If your home is not connected to a collective sanitation network, the treatment of your wastewater and sewage becomes your responsibility. The individual sanitation system requires regular maintenance to best avoid the occurrence of incidents in your septic tank.
If you want to keep your pit in good working order, there are a few simple steps to follow on a daily basis. First, remember to never throw away or rinse expired medications, products that take a long time to decompose or toxic products. Indeed, these elements risk causing the creation of blockages in your pipe system which can over time lead to the blockage of the passage of water.
Another action to take is to check the level of sludge in your pit tank. This check must be done on a regular basis. Generally, it is advisable not to let the thickness of the mud exceed two thirds of the total depth of the tank. Moreover, it is preferable to carry out a septic tank pumping as soon as the sludge level exceeds half. The septic tank emptying or pumping procedure is recommended once every four years. However, this period varies depending on the size of your tank and the number of people in your home.
In addition, it is advisable to use a professional in the field to carry out a complete check of your sanitation system and thus anticipate possible problems.
What checks should be made?
When it comes to a non-collective sanitation system, some checks are necessary to ensure the best results and proper treatment of wastewater. Moreover, given the organic waste and the various chemical products, in particular the products used for washing clothes or dishes, wastewater and sewage coming from housing are harmful not only to the health of human beings but also in the natural environment.
First of all, you must ensure that you regularly check the screen in your pit. The role of this filter is to retain all non-degradable solid elements which arrive at the entrance to the sanitation installation. Thus, it serves to block the passage of these elements towards the tank of your pit. Secondly, it is necessary to remember to check the condition of the pre-filter. The latter is installed at the end of the pit and requires regular cleaning. The cleaning process is not bothersome since it only needs to be done once a year.