Cesspit / Septic Tank Emptying
If you live in a rural area and your home is not connected to mains drainage it is likely to have a septic tank or cesspit / cesspool.
A Cesspit / Cesspool is a sealed tank for the reception and temporary storage of sewage which will require emptying when full.
A septic tank provides an effective
way of treating wastewater from baths, sinks and toilets from a house
or several houses which are not connected to the mains drainage system.
It is usually either a large rectangular box made of brick, stone or concrete
or a bottle-shaped plastic tank buried underground not far from the property
it serves. A septic tank works like a simple sewage treatment works and
the treated effluent drains from the tank’s outlet pipe normally
to a soak away or stream. Waste material is allowed to settle in the tank
and is digested by natural bacteria which must be allowed to breed within
the tank. Over time partially-decomposed solids build up on the bottom
of the tank. This sludge has to be removed regularly to make sure the
tank continues to work properly and to prevent the soak away becoming
choked.
De-sludging should normally take place every twelve months, this period
may be extended but not normally beyond two years.
Redwood provides a septic tank, cesspit / cesspool emptying service where
it is reasonably practicable to do so.
If you are an owner/user of a private septic tank the quality of the discharge
and its impact on the environment are your responsibility. You may be
held accountable for any pollution caused by your septic tank. You are
also responsible for ensuring that:
• The septic tank is properly maintained and emptied regularly;
• The septic tank access lids are secure and in good working order;
and
• The drains to and from the septic tank, including the soak away,
are free-flowing and free from blockages
Our service within Wales includes:
- **PROMPT 24HR SERVICE**
- 1,000 2,000 & 3,000 Gallon Vacuum Tankers for removal of Industrial
waste, interceptor
tanks, site works, cesspits, cesspools, Septic Tanks - Reliable personal service with the utmost, discretion and attention to detail.
- Discounted rates for local and regular customers.
- Please contact us for further details.
Redwood ES Ltd.
Where You can always expect high standards of professional service, discretion and attention to detail....
