Flooding Tips for Homeowners With Storm Éowyn forecasted to bring strong winds and heavy rain, homeowners should be aware of potential flooding risks to their septic tanks or sewage treatment plants. Excessive rainfall can overwhelm drainage systems, leading to failures that can cause costly damage and environmental hazards. 💧 What is Surface Water? Surface water [...]
Need a Sewage Treatment System, but don't know where to start? Don't stress over the building control process, or Environment Agency permit applications – that's what we're here for. At Mantair, we handle the entire end-to-end process for you: ✅ Advise on requirements ✅ Collate all necessary paperwork ✅ Complete permit and application processes ✅ [...]
Q: "Can I plant around my Septic Tank or Sewage Treatment Plant?" A: Yes, but be cautious: Avoid Trees with Aggressive Roots: Say no to trees with heavy roots that can damage your system. Opt for Bedding Flowers or Tall Grasses: Shallow-rooted flowers or tall grasses are fine to plant nearby! They add color without [...]
Q: "Should I turn off the power to my system when going on holiday?" A: No - do not turn off your sewage treatment system while you’re away. Turning off the system can interfere with its mechanics and potentially disrupt essential biological processes, leading to costly repairs and environmental issues. If you'll be away for [...]
No one wants to sit in a noisy garden. So, we deliberately sourced a pump with minimal noise that we use on all our installations. So, how noisy are they? We attached a decibel reader to find out. 1 - shows the reading with the pump off (general garden noise) 2 - shows [...]
Are you considering buying a house that is in an off mains drainage area? Here are some key points to consider and questions to ask before making that big decision! As a homeowner, you are responsible for ensuring that any off mains drainage system is not causing environmental harm or pollution. Failure to comply with [...]
