Installing a new septic tank or sewage treatment plant can be expensive. This is why it’s so important to keep your existing system in good order to avoid any costly repair bills. In the current cost of living crisis, there’s a number of ways you can avoid unexpected bills when it comes to your sewage system.

Complying with the general binding rules is very important, moreover there’s a number of additional steps you can take to monitor and minimise your energy consumption and be kinder to the local environment.

Here’s a few top tips from us:

• Get the sludge emptied regularly by a registered wastewater expert
• Get your system serviced regularly
• Keep maintenance records so you know when a service or empty is due (this is also helpful if you ever need to sell your property)
• Fix highlighted problems straight away
• Do not flush any sanitary items down the toilet – only the 3 P’s (Pee, Poo and {Toilet} Paper)
• Call a specialist if you notice any signs of pollution such as sewage smells, pools of water, sludge, foam, lush weeds or grey fungus growing in your local stream or river
• Do not put fats, oils or chemicals down the drain as they kill the bacteria that break-down the waste
• Use low or non-phosphate detergents, which are kind to the environment

Looking for further advice? Our team are always on hand to answer your questions.

You can also find more reliable and trusted information from the Environment Agency and British Water.