Preventing Blockages in The Sewage System

 The proper collection and disposal of this sewage waste is essential for the community and also for the surroundings. However, for proper and efficient discharge of the sewage, it is essential that the sewage system is kept unencumbered of blockages and clogging. Especially in old and ageing sewage infrastructure, preventive steps must be taken to keep blockages and blogging at bay. Read on for tips on preventing blockages in the sewage system:

1. Avoid flushing waste items down the drain. This includes food, hair, small plastic particles, etc. These particles can accumulate in the joints over time and clog the sewage system pipes. Repeated flushing down and accumulation can damage the pipe system.

2. Install a sink trap along the pipes where water exits from your home. This includes the kitchen, bathrooms and outdoor sinks. This will prevent the waste from going down the drains and clogging the system.

3. Do not pour chemical cleaners down the drain. Many people tend to pour a drain cleaner solution or powder down the drains in a bid to unclog clogged drains but this is a fruitless practice. The solution is ineffective against inorganic waste such as hair, plastics and metal. Additionally, some solutions can corrode the internal lining of the pipes, which can increase leaks.

4. Unless there is a garbage disposal system installed in your kitchen sink, do not rinse your plates off in the sink. The garbage disposal system is only sufficient for cleaning small food particles and cannot get rid of oil and grease, starch, etc. which will go down the pipe and over the long term cause a clog in the drain pipes.

5. Make sure that the water pressure in your pipes is at the optimum levels. If you are unaware on how to regulate the same, call a plumber who will install spigots in the pipes to control the water pressure and prevent the pipes from cracking under the pressure.

6. Avoid planting trees and plants too close to the sewage pipelines. Growing roots can get in the way of ordinary pipes and force their way into the drain, causing the pipes to crack and leak waste as well as foul odour. To avoid such problems, you can also replace the metal pipes with high quality plastic pipes.

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