How Do Septic Tanks Work? | VR Marsden Plumbing Services

Installing a septic tank on your residential, commercial, or industrial property can save money and provide a reliable wastewater treatment option. Connecting to your town’s sewerage system can be costly, and septic tanks offer a viable alternative for those who wish to avoid high connection fees or require a rural solution.

If you’re considering having a septic tank installed in Australia, you might want to know how they work. We can assist you with a simple explanation. We’ll also cover other important points and discuss how a septic system can benefit your property.

A properly installed septic tank acts as your main wastewater system and performs a simple, natural treatment process:

• Wastewater flows into an underground tank
• Solid waste sinks to the bottom where a natural biodegradation process occurs
• Waste breaks down into sludge and remains at the bottom of the tank
• Residue forms a layer on the surface of the liquid
• Liquid effluent moves from the main chamber to a holding tank
• Effluent either drains into the soil or remains in storage for removal

Most septic tanks release the effluent into a suitable patch of soil where the natural treatment process continues. Some systems retain liquid waste so it can be pumped to another location or removed by a collection vehicle.

Solid waste eventually builds up to a point where the system requires desludging. A contractor will remove excess sludge and leave a small amount behind to maintain a healthy population of bacteria. Desludging is only necessary every 3-5 years.

A functional and correctly installed septic tank shouldn’t emit any uncomfortable odours. A foul-smelling system likely requires maintenance and a qualified contractor can assist with identifying and remedying any issues. No one should have to put up with a smelly tank.

A septic system may be the ideal solution for your property. The benefits include:

• Low cost
• Low maintenance
• Robust and long-lasting
• Self-reliant
• Environmentally safe

Connecting to town sewerage is expensive, and septic systems provide a cheaper option for those wanting to save money. Septic tanks are also easy to maintain and can remain functional and reliable for decades.

A standalone system provides self-sufficiency and avoids reliance on town sewerage, while the natural treatment process utilises bacteria and is an environmentally friendly method of waste disposal.

A septic system is an ideal alternative for those who can’t access town sewerage or simply wish to save money and avoid unnecessary hassle. Septic systems are low cost, low maintenance, and environmentally safe.

Do you think your property would benefit from a robust and reliable septic system?

Get in touch with our team on 02 6649 1992 to discuss your needs.