Treatment Plant Servicing
If your home or business uses a sewage treatment plant, a pump station, or a septic tank to remove and treat the wastewater that is produced by your property, you’ll need regular maintenance of your treatment system.
Manufacturers of sewage treatment systems recommend that your treatment plant is serviced and maintained annually to ensure everything is working properly and in compliance with environmental legislation.
We are WTE approved sewage treatment plant service engineers and contractors covering the Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Cumbria and Shropshire area.
Treatment Plant Engineers
Whether your sewage treatment plant has developed a fault or needs serving – we can help with every aspect of your sewage treatment system.
- Sewage Treatment Plant Servicing
- Annual Service Checks
- Treatment Plant Maintenance
- Treatment Plant Repairs
- No Call Out Charges
- Replacement Parts
- Treatment Plant Upgrades
- Septic Tank Replacement
- WTE Approved Contractors
Treatment Plant Contractors
Gar Construction are specialist Sewage Treatment Plant Contractors and Treatment Plant Service Engineers. Below are a selection of the Septic Tank and Sewage Treatment Plant Brands, Manufacturers whose equipment we support, maintain and repair.
- Allerton
- Apex
- Biiodigester
- BioKube
- Bio Pure
- Conder
- Diamond
- Ensign
- Enso
- Entec
- Falcon
- Kingspan
- Klargester
- Marsh
Why do I need to Service my Sewage Treatment Plant?
By regularly servicing your treatment plant and system you can avoid common issues and problems. These include poor bacterial growth or an underperforming system, unchecked these problems could lead to more serious issues further down the line. Our engineers are able to test the efficiency of a system and identify potential sewage treatment plant problems before they occur. A common problem with older systems is submerged blowers, these can be adapted and the air blowers retrofitted to the outside of the system making them far more efficient. In our experience, the two most common problems with Sewage Treatment Plants are broken pumps and faulty air blowers.
With regular servicing and maintenance, we can prolong the life of your Sewage Treatment Plant and System.
Common Signs of a Faulty Treatment System
We get called out to a lot of sewage treatment plant problems, here is our list of the most common issues.
- A bad smell or offensive odour
- Damp wet patches on your lawn or garden
- The tank is filling up faster than usual
- Odd noises and sounds coming from the system
- Sewage pump or blower not switching on
- The blower is running but not pumping air
- Pump and blower stops and starts
If you are experiencing any of these problems with your sewage treatment plant or septic tank, please get in touch, we’re sure we can help!
Treatment Plant Servicing FAQs
We’ve tried to create a short list of frequently asked questions about servicing sewage treatment plants, including details of our maintenance and repair service. If you can’t find the answer here or you need more information please get in touch.
How often does my sewage treatment plant need to be serviced?
A sewage treatment plant should be serviced and de-sludged annually. Please contact Gar Construction to book a service.
How often does my sewage treatment system need to be desludged?
Your sewage treatment plant should be de-sludged annually. Sometimes, depending on usage, the size of the treatment plant and the number of occupants at the property the frequency may vary. Please contact Gar Construction for advice on de-sludging.
Which Sewage Treatment Plants do you service?
Gar Construction service, de-sludge and repair all types of sewage treatment plants including Marsh, Clenviro Matrix, WPL Diamond, Klargester, Allerton, Tricel, Bio-Pure, Kingspan, WTE Ltd, Waterneer Biokube. If you cannot see your manufacturer listed here please do still get in touch, we have experience with all systems.
Why do I need to get my sewage treatment plant serviced?
There are many reasons why you should get your sewage treatment plant professionally serviced. These include ensuring its environmental compliance with the Environment Agency's general binding rules and environmental regulations. If your system does not comply you may be liable for a fine or in some cases legal action. Servicing your treatment plant and making sure it is working properly helps protect the environment and public health. Having your system checked, serviced and de-sludged means it is more likely to run efficiently, with cheaper running costs, and it will also help prolong the lifespan of your equipment and hopefully avoid costly breakdowns, repairs and inconvenience.
Can I service my sewage treatment plant myself?
No, you should not service your treatment plant yourself. It is important to have an annual service and desludging performed by a professional sewage treatment plant expert. They have experience and training and will check your treatment plant to ensure it works properly and complies with regulatory legislation.
As the sewage treatment plant owner you are responsible for ensuring it complies with the Environment Agency's general binding rules. You can do this by booking an appointment for an annual service with a sewage treatment plant specialist at the required frequency.
Do I need to carry out any maintenance between services?
There are many things you can do to help with the smooth running of your sewage treatment plant and several weekly checks you can make to monitor the health and well-being of your treatment plants.
Weekly checks include checking for foul smells or odd noises coming from the system. Checking for malfunction indicators or alarms on the inspection panel. Carrying out a visual inspection of the discharge where you should look for discolouration or any sludge leaks. Look out for damp or wet patches on your lawn or garden as this may indicate a problem. Check that the pump and blowers are working correctly. If the pump and blower are not blowing air or they are stopping and starting there is likely to be an issue.
If you experience any of these symptoms, or if something doesn't seem right, please call Gar Construction for advice.
How to keep your sewage treatment plant running smoothly?
On a day-to-day basis you should avoid flushing non-biodegradable items down the toilet, and use cleaning products sparingly - little and often. Wherever possible use biologically friendly products and try and stick with the same products. Avoid the use of water-based softeners. Use washing liquid not powder in your washing machine and dishwasher, and try and spread your wash days out across the week. Avoid pouring chemicals, paint, oil or fat down the sink or drain. Avoid or restrict the use of waste disposal units; try composting instead.
Which areas do you cover for Sewage Treatment Plant servicing?
Gar Construction operate across Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and Shropshire. Wherever you are, please give us a call and we will see if we can help.
