Both, Interceptors and Septic tanks are two different but almost similar kinds of sewage water filtration systems. They are installed underground at your property, usually outside the residential floor. Garden, outside garage, parking, lawns and front porches are the ideal places to get these installations.
The main function of each of these filtration systems is to separate oil, silt, dirt and other contaminants from your drainage water. The water that is disposed of into public water filtration plants is to be primarily filtered by your domestic filtration plants i.e. septic tanks & interceptors.
Hence, it becomes very crucial to ensure the proper functioning, maintenance, up-keep & timely cleaning of your underground drainage water filtration system. Being one of the best service providers for Interceptor Waste cleaning and
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, Ashwaste is here to help you with every single thing you need to understand about Septic tanks & interceptor waste.
# Understanding Interceptors
The primary function of an interceptor is to separate one, more or all of the following from the drainage water, which is coming out from your property:
Slit – This consists of sedimentary materials such as sand, clay, garden mud, etc.
Hydrocarbons – Also known as petrochemicals, these are the substances that are found in diesel, petrol, fuels oils etc.
Sludge – the complete mixture of everything that consists of the domestic, man-made, kitchen and other organic kinds of waste & residues.
It is called an interceptor because it intercepts the dirty, filthy & sludgy drainage water of your house, from draining the waste material in the mainline of the drainage system.
The filtration unit consists of two different chambers. These chambers use natural gravity to separate and accumulate the heavy waste at the bottom. The waste settles down at the bottom of the tank while the dirty water flows straight through the line.
# Why Interceptor Maintenance is regularly needed?
The mixture of heavy & light material, which accumulates at the bottom, is called Sludge waste. After a few months of constant accumulation, the thick waste starts to fill to the top. Eventually, it would start to choke the line.
As a result, either the underground tanks will start to flood your ground floor or traces of harmful chemicals, hydrocarbons etc. would start to run with the water and reach the nearest water sources. You will either end up hurting your property or the environment or both.
In the latter case, you may even end up facing a penalty from the legal authorities on grounds of environmental pollution. Hence, it is important to get your septic tanks & interceptor waste cleaning done, once every 6 to 8 months.
# Why getting your Interceptors Cleaned is necessary
The nature of the waste collected in the underground chambers is hazardous. Apart from that, there are multiple types, sizes and styles of underground sewage water filtration systems, each one of which has its methods of cleaning.
This is why it is important to get it cleaned only from a professional
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. Not only do they have the right people, tools and resources to do the job, but they are also legally authorized to collect the interceptor waste and dispose of it off in an environment-friendly manner.
#Where to find the best people for this?
Ashwaste Environment Ltd. is an expert in an expert in Septic Tank Installations in Epping, Essex. They provide every single service, from installation to cleaning and maintenance. They understand your requirements, investigate the filtration unit and develop a strategy to effectively carry out the interceptor waste cleaning Through a streamlined process, they perform:
Waste extraction through suction
Detailed inspection of the underground chamber for leakages
Disinfection of the area.
With a completely trained team of licensed technicians, they are ready to provide service even in the 11th hour of emergency. So next time, when you or any of your friends need a septic tank or interceptor cleaning, you know whom to call.
