Septic Tanks

What is a Septic Tank?

A septic tank is a key component of the septic system, a small scale sewage treatment system common in areas with no connection to main sewage pipes provided by local governments or private corporations. Other components, typically mandated and/or restricted by local governments, optionally include pumps, alarms, sand filters, and clarified liquid effluent disposal means such as a septic drain field, ponds, natural stone fibre filter plants or peat moss beds.

Septic systems are a type of On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF). In Europe septic tanks are generally limited to rural areas only. The term "septic" refers to the anaerobic bacterial environment that develops in the tank and which decomposes or mineralises the waste discharged into the tank.

Septic tanks can be coupled with other on-site wastewater treatment units such as bio-filters or aerobic systems involving artificial forced aeration. Periodic preventive maintenance is required of septic tanks to remove the irreducible solids, which settle and gradually fill the tank, reducing its efficiency.

A properly maintained septic tank system can last for decades and possibly a lifetime.

BioBubble septic tanks are constructed using Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) and have excellent durability and reliability.

Maintenance & service are available with a Bio-Bubble service contract, after the tank has been commissioned. Contact BioBubble for all your septic tank requirements.