Tips for Septic Tank Maintenance in New Zealand

Most people don’t give much thought to their home’s septic tank maintenance, but if they accidentally allow their tank to overflow, they may unwittingly put themselves and their loved ones at risk. Septic tank maintenance does not have to be difficult; in fact, when you follow set guidelines, maintenance of your septic tank can be a relatively easy and uneventful task.

Septic Tank Maintenance in New Zealand

At Parklink, we offer safe and affordable septic tank maintenance to residences of New Zealand. We understand that time can get away from you, causing you to forget things such as the last time you had your septic tank cleaned, or whether you’ve conducted proper maintenance on it in recent years. To help you out, our NZ remediation consultants will have your septic tank flowing freely in no time.

NZ Septic Tank Consultants Provide Maintenance Tips

When you need septic tank maintenance in NZ, Parklink has the solution. At Parklink, we use a compound called Greasemint that successfully eliminates fat, grease, and odour from your septic tank. Fat and grease are tricky substances in that they accumulate in your pipes as they cool. Greasemint can digest that bacteria, however, and restore your tank to top-notch efficiency.

Greasemint is designed to save you time, hassle and money. When your drains become clogged, it can release dangerous gases. These gases are an indicator of waste build-up. Additionally, grease and fat build-up cause many homeowners to pump often, which is a drain on their bank accounts. Greasemint reduces the need to pump because it reduces solid waste build-up.

Septic tank maintenance in NZ goes beyond Greasemint though. At Parklink, we recommend performing the following maintenance techniques on your septic tank throughout the year:

  • Check toilets and taps for leaks and make repairs as necessary;
  • Use aerators on taps and nozzles that reduce flow on showers to help lessen water consumption;
  • Remember to use reduced water levels for smaller loads of laundry;
  • Use a displacer (you could even place a brick in the cistern) thus reducing the amount of water required to flush your toilet;
  • Don’t use the toilet to dispose of anything but waste and toilet paper (it is not a garbage disposal);
  • Avert rainwater from the drain field in which your septic tank stands;
  • Remove any trees or shrubs surrounding your septic tank;
  • Refrain from utilizing any strong cleaners, as they kill beneficial bacteria in the septic tank;
  • Avoid dangerous chemicals such as motor oils and gasoline, varnish and paint thinners, as they are harmful to NZ groundwater as well as to your system; and
  • Implement regular maintenance on your septic tank, including having it pumped regularly.

Speak with a Septic Tank Maintenance Expert from Parklink in NZ

Septic tank maintenance is crucial to your health and the health of your loved ones. If you are unsure of how to maintain a septic tank, or if you just do not have the time for it, call Parklink on +64 6 843 2913 to schedule your routine maintenance today. We also service New Zealand businesses.