Cesspit Emptying in Cross Roads
Frequent Cesspit Emptying in Cross Roads is imperative to prevent overflow and associated health risks. Unlike a septic tank which allows liquid waste to drain into a soakaway area, cesspits are purely a holding container, collecting waste and storing it within the tank. There is no provision for treating or discharging the sewage.
Septic tanks only require emptying once per year on average, whereas Cesspit Emptying in Cross Roads may need to be arranged as frequently as every 45 days. This is due to the fact that everything that goes in, stays in and must be removed by a vacuum tanker in order to remain in use without reaching overflow.
When was your Cesspit last emptied?
Cesspits can cause quite an offensive smell as the container needs to be vented to allow gases from the sewage to escape. An alarm must be fitted to alert you as to when Cesspit Emptying in Cross Roads is required. The alarm should be the ONLY method you use to check when you require your Cesspit Emptying in Cross Roads , NEVER be tempted to lift the lid in order to check the levels – sewage produces toxic gases to which you can succumb very quickly.
Cesspit Emptying in Cross Roads is not only a matter of maintaining your own system with minimal problems, but it is also a Public Health issue. Under the Public Health Act 1936, leaking or overflowing cesspits are a punishable offence. In the event of the sewage polluting a water course, you may face legal action or a fine under the Water Resources Act 1991.
Make sure you empty your Cesspit regularly! Keeping in line with the law
You must only use a licensed waste disposal contractor to carry out Cesspit Emptying in Cross Roads. Farmers, or any other unlicensed person, must not attempt to empty a cesspit. There are prohibitive fines applied to any person found to be carrying out illegal emptying of a cesspit.
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