Septic Tanks & Water Treatment Plants

Septic tanks provide basic treatment and require a suitable drainage field for liquid dispersal, making them common in areas like Colden Common. Treatment plants offer higher levels of purification and allow greater flexibility on where treated water can be released.

Choosing between the two depends on local regulations, soil type, and how much maintenance you are prepared to undertake.

Tanks should be emptied before they reach capacity to prevent overflow and blockages. The frequency depends on tank size and household usage, but most properties in Hampshire schedule emptying every 12 months.

During emptying, our team checks for signs of wear and performs jetting or cleaning if needed to keep the system running efficiently.

Regular servicing ensures the plant’s pumps, aerators, and electrical components function properly. Routine checks also help keep effluent within legal discharge limits.

Eastleigh Drains provides scheduled service visits for treatment plants in Boyatt Wood, Hamble-le-Rice, and nearby areas, with written records for compliance.

Issues like blocked outlets, tank overflows, or foul water backing up can occur unexpectedly. Our engineers are on call 24/7, 365 days a year, aiming for a 1-hour response target for urgent situations.

Fast action helps prevent contamination and costly damage, especially after storms or heavy rain.

A sewage treatment plant uses mechanical and biological processes to clean wastewater more thoroughly than a septic tank, allowing the water to be discharged safely into a local watercourse or drainage field.

Homes and businesses in Bishopstoke and Netley may use these plants where stricter discharge standards apply or ground conditions are difficult for standard tanks.

Installation starts with a site survey to assess your property’s ground conditions and drainage needs. The new tank is then fitted underground, with connecting pipework laid and a drainage field constructed if required.

Eastleigh Drains carries out all excavation and ensures that the correct size and type of septic tank is installed for homes in places like Fair Oak or Allbrook.

Common issues include broken baffles, cracked walls, or collapsed pipework. Symptoms might include slow drainage or sewage smells in gardens. Our engineers can diagnose and repair these problems, often using CCTV cameras to locate damage.

Repairs are carried out with minimal ground disturbance for properties across Hedge End, West End, and Botley.

Both septic tanks and treatment plants must follow Environment Agency regulations for safe discharge and pollution prevention. This includes keeping records of emptying and maintenance.

We guide customers through the legal requirements and help complete necessary paperwork for properties throughout Hampshire.

A failing drainage field can cause wet patches, slow drainage, or pollution. We use CCTV surveys and test pits to assess condition and recommend targeted repairs, such as pipe relining or trench excavation.

This service keeps septic tanks and treatment plants working properly in locations such as North Stoneham and Bursledon.