Here at The Sewage Guy, we are well aware that when buying a sewage treatment plant or septic tank you will have to educate yourself. Our Buyers guides are designed to help you make the right purchase for your needs.
You will also find help if you are buying a house with a treatment plant or septic tank here, as this can seem a little daunting if you've never owned one before.
The first step in buying a sewage treatment plant is establishing which product is right for the solution. You may feel you need a septic tank when in fact you need a treatment plant, or consequently the vise versa is true.
A good first step is to peruse our design information, which will help you to make sure you have the right solution for the job.
Once you know what is right for you, you can then use this section to understand the various options available.
You may need a septic tank for your solution, in which case you should make sure you know the correct sized tank to suit your house.
A treatment plant is designed to allow wastewater to be discharged to a ditch or stream. If you know the size system for your needs then you will be able to find more specific help within this section.
There are many different styles of treatment plant, below are just a few:
Read reviews of treatment plants and speak to a few installers or service companies to get their opinion.
You will see these options with many treatment plants. Getting this right first time is imperative. Your builder or groundworker should be able to let you know what you need, however, if you are researching for yourself and don't understand the options, you will need to start by understanding the levels on your site. The difference between the gravity and pumped systems is simple: If you can come out of the treatment plant and gravity to the ditch, then you can opt for the gravity version. If you cannot get a fall down to the ditch, then you will need to pump the treated water to lift the waste.
Most sewage treatment systems use electric to oxygenate the water in the tank, with energy costs rising, the cost of treating wastewater continues to go up. Choosing the right low energy sewage plant could save thousands over the lifespan of the system. Reading my full breakdown of sewage treatment energy costs will leave you better armed to make a decision on which treatment plant to choose.
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