When it comes time to install a septic system in your home, there are a few different types you can choose from. Each one has its own unique benefits and drawbacks, so it's important to understand the differences before making a decision. In this blog post, we will discuss the most common septic system types: traditional septic systems, aerobic septic systems, and wastewater treatment systems. If you need specific advice regarding wastewater treatment for your property, give us a call on 1300 770 594 and we would be happy to help.

Septic tanks are used for sewage disposal and treatment in unsewered developments. Arising issues from poor septic tank system maintenance can prove not only an unwelcome financial strain, but a sizeable health risk to you and your family. 

Every home has a way to get rid of wastewater and, depending on the household, this can be done in different ways. And it doesn't matter how many people live in your home or how many fixtures you have, wastewater treatment is still super important.

Now you know how a septic system works, how do you keep your system running smoothly and effectively throughout the year? And how do you know when it’s time to ‘de-sludge’ your system? There are a few general do’s and don’t you should know, however it is always recommended that you speak to a licenced plumber about the best maintenance and care for your particular system. The amount of usage a septic system receives may affect the regularity of maintenance and the need for cleaning and pumping, so give them a call!

When municipal wastewater treatment isn’t available, on-site septic systems are often installed into a property to manage the sewage and septic waste generated by the facility. These septic systems treat the septic waste to a certain degree, removing the bulk of organic solids from the wastewater, which prepares it for secondary treatment. Once the effluent has undergone secondary treatment, it is then suitable for irrigation use. Septic tank irrigation systems are more of a term used to describe the combination of a septic system that can treat sewage to the secondary standard, like an aerated wastewater treatment system, and a sub-surface irrigation system.

An absorption trench is simply a trench that is cut into the ground, fitted with piping, rested on gravel and filled back with topsoil. This trench is then used to release sewage waste from toilets and greywater from bathrooms, kitchens and laundry waste.