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.

An absorption trench is a depression or excavation in the ground wherein the wastewater is distributed to reduce odour and filtration of pathogens, toxins, and other pollutants. Well that's the technical definition, read on to find out what it is and how it works.

We could make this article super short and say no. No, no, no. Do not flush tampons. Do not flush any kind of sanitary product for that matter. Just do not do it.

Commonly used in rural areas without access to centralised sewer systems, a septic tank is essentially an underground chamber made from either concrete, fiberglass, or plastic which breaks down waste matter by the process of decomposition and drainage.

Your sewage treatment plant is not a set-and-forget feature of your home, to maintain an effective waste removal system the unit needs regular professional servicing and routine maintenance.

If you have a septic system installed on your property, regular maintenance and servicing is an important part to its upkeep... and one that is easily forgotten. Ensuring that you have an inspection schedule for your septic system is crucial in so many ways, including for your health and the health and safety of those around you.