Why do I need my Sewage Pump or Sewage Treatment Plant Maintained

 If your property is low-lying or far from the main sewers, you must have a sewage pump, sump pump, or sewage treatment plant. Regular maintenance is necessary to keep your sewage system operating efficiently because it is exposed to oils and fats on a regular basis, which can cause accumulation. To reduce the likelihood of an expensive failure, even the most effective system will require maintenance. Every six months, we advise having a sewage system serviced. 

 Your sewage pump, sump pump, or sewage treatment plant will need routine maintenance to keep operating at peak efficiency and to avert possible malfunctions, just like anything else with moving parts. Your system's lifespan will be shortened without routine maintenance. Without routine maintenance, this could become void if your system is still covered under warranty. 

 Toilet paper and human waste are the obvious answers. Even though a lot of commonplace items claim to be biodegradable, the process is too slow for them to make it through the sewer system. 

Items that should not be flushed:

• Cleaning/Wet wipes
• Sanitary products
• paper towels
• Cotton buds
• Dental floss
• Nappies

Sewage pump and Sump Pump maintenance should only be carried out by a trained professional

Sewage pump and Sump Pump maintenance involves the following:

• Clearing any build up of fat from around the pumps, inlets, level controls and pump guides
• Inspection of the pipework, valves and guides
• Removing the pumps and checking the impeller, bearings, oil and cable entry
• Inspecting all cables and level controls
• Testing all operational functions
• Carrying out electrical tests

 Bacteria are necessary for the biological process to occur in treatment plants. Any bacteria in the plant will be eliminated by harsh chemicals like bleach. For those who have treatment plants, there are cleaning products designed especially for them. 

 Tenants should be informed that the property has a sump pump, sewage pump, pumping station, sewage treatment plant, and septic tank. Make sure the tenant is aware of the maintenance requirements, can identify if an issue has arisen, and knows who to contact in the event of a system failure to ensure the system continues to function properly. 

 Despite not owning the sewage pump, sump pump, sewage pump, or sewage treatment plant, you still have an obligation to maintain the system to avoid malfunctions and contamination. Keep in mind that the system's failure will impact your regular daily activities, such as using the washing machine, sinks, and toilet. 

 We are unable to provide a set price quote because the cost of a replacement sump pump, sewage pump, air pump, or any other part of a sewage treatment plant will vary depending on a number of factors. We can talk about your options if you get in contact. 

 The size of the pumps or compressor, whether they are timed or run continuously, and the number of pump station start-ups per day are just a few of the variables that will affect this. A small home treatment plant with a single compressor that uses 80–100 watts of power would be an example. The compressor operates around the clock. It would cost between £0.80 and £1.00 per day. Sewage pump calculations are more difficult because more data is needed to finish the calculation.  

 The smell of a sewage treatment plant should be eliminated. A plant that smells would be a sign that the biological process has broken down. Numerous factors could be the cause of this. Having a professional examine the system and suggest the next step would be wise. 

Sewage Pumps and Sump Pumps can breakdown for a number of reasons, but the most common is blockages from non biodegradable products entering the system.

Sewage pumps are designed to handle foul water, human waste and toilet paper only

Common things that cause blockages are:

• cleaning/wet wipes
• Sanitary towels
• Tampons
• Paper towels 
• Cotton buds
• Dental floss

It is a common misconception that cleaning/wet wipes can be flushed, as their packaging states they are biodegradable. They are biodegradable, but over a much longer time frame than is required for them to pass through the sewage network.

General binding rules came into effect for small sewage discharges from Septic Tanks and Sewage Treatment Plants on 1st January 2015. Owners of Septic Tanks which discharge into a water course need to take action by 1st January 2020 to remain compliant with the Environment Agency regulations

Home owners with Septic Tanks that discharge directly into ditches, streams  or any other water course will need to replace or upgrade their drainage when they sell the property.

Homeowners are responsible for their choice, installation and maintenance of their wastewater system under the new code of practice introduced by the Environment agency. They have a legal responsibility to minimise the impact of their sewage waste if they manage it within the bounds of their property.

(Binding Rules- England, DEFRA, January 2015) ALL septic tanks that currently discharge into a water course will have to be either:

Replaced using a sewage treatment plant with full BS EN 12566-3 Certification instead,

or

The discharge to the watercourse stopped and diverted to a drainage field, designed and constructed to BS6297 2007.