DID YOU KNOW?
- A correctly operating onsite wastewater treatment system treats all household wastewater (including from the toilet), to a safe standard.
- Improperly treated wastewater can contain high levels of nutrients, bacteria and other micro-organisms harmful to human health and the environment.
- You should avoid contact with the treated water, do not drink it or use it on your vegetable garden.
- Your local Council usually requires 3 monthly or annual inspections of your onsite treatment system (depending on the type of system) by an approved service technician to ensure its safe operation.
- You should only use ‘septic safe’ cleaning products. Bleaches and other strong disinfectants can kill the helpful bacteria in your treatment system, seriously reducing the system’s effectiveness.
WHY? australian wastewater treatment services
Unless there is an obvious problem such as a bad smell or overflowing treatment tanks or the alarm lights are on, it is difficult to tell if your wastewater treatment system is operating safely. Regular servicing by our technicians safeguards both your family’s health and the local environment.
WHO ARE? australian wastewater treatment services
- We are specialists in the area of onsite wastewater treatment.
- We are experts in water quality management.
- We do not sell or advocate any one type of system.
- We provide independent advice.
- We are locally based.
WHAT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED?
- We design, inspect and service onsite wastewater treatment systems.
- We provide a pre-purchase inspection service for existing onsite wastewater treatment systems.
- We offer onsite wastewater treatment system management services for landlords and agents.
- We are specialist consultants for environmental licensing, assessment and audit of wastewater treatment systems.
- We are fully insured and licensed.
WHAT DOES A SERVICE INSPECTION OF MY ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM INCLUDE?
At each periodic service we carry out the following work in accordance with Australian/New Zealand Standard 1547/2000 (Onsite domestic wastewater management):
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the operation of the pump and aerator alarms.
the operation of the treated effluent discharge pump.
the operation of the aerator or air intake and adjust where necessary and clean the air filter.
the treated water sprinkler or distribution lines and the condition of the disposal area.
the operation of the sludge recycle pump.
the quality of the treated discharge water for;
• pH (acidity/alkalinity),
• level of free residual chlorine (where used),
• temperature,
• clarity,
• dissolved oxygen
and replace the supply of chemical disinfecting agent (the cost of chemical disinfecting agents is included in the periodic service). We will check and report on the operation of other disinfection methods such as ozone or ultra-violet but replacement or servicing of these devices constitutes ‘additional work’.
the sludge and scum levels in primary treatment tank where necessary.
the condition of the biomass/filter in treatment chamber.
and clean discharge filter(s) where present (in primary tank and at outlet of secondary treatment tank).
provide you with a written report and report the operation of your treatment system to the governing bodies as required.
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advise you of any additional work that is or may be required.
For the following three months provide you with ongoing advice on to how to correctly use your system to achieve effective and safe treatment and be available for any failure or breakdown emergency call-outs. |
Note: the following work is NOT included in the three monthly or annual fee;
- Emergency callouts for any failure or breakdown
- Parts and labour for any repairs and/or additions or modifications to any part of the system. (Parts and labour charged extra at current prices and rates)
- Cleaning out of any tank or compartment/s
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