Maintenance of a sewage treatment plant is vital for the ongoing performance of the plant. It is recommended by the Environment Agency that you employ a competent person to service your sewage treatment plant.
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Keeping the treatment plant functioning efficiently is the primary goal off servicing a treatment plant. Over time components wear and treatment plants can often break down much sooner if left un serviced.
A poor performing treatment plant can start to pollute the land, therefore it is highly advisable to get yours looked after by a professional.
Having your system serviced regularly helps prevent expensive breakdowns
A well maintained treatment plant shouldn't smell, pollute the land or give you any ongoing problems.
Avoid putting bleach or food down your system to keep bacteria healthy
All sewage treatment plants work with the same core principle. When you provide oxygen to bacteria they will thrive, breaking down the contaminants in the wastewater. Whilst this core principle remains the same, the way a treatment plant performs this action can vary dramatically.
Yes and no. No because what comes in to the treatment plant has a major impact on the water that comes out. Too much fat, oil, food waste, can overload the system. If the waste coming in in largely organic, then servicing the system will allow it to operate at it’s best. However, servicing a sewage treatment plant will help to prevent breakdowns and maximise the treatment efficiency of the treatment plant. Un-serviced treatment plants will deteriorate over time, leading to blocked soakaways, contaminated watercourses and unpleasant odours.