Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plants: Benefits for Wallet and Environment

The disposal of liquid waste from septic tanks is a significant cost for families and property owners. For a 4-person family, generating approximately 150-200 m3 of sewage annually, the cost of liquid waste disposal can amount to several, or even tens of thousands of dollars per year. Therefore, domestic wastewater treatment plants, which clean sewage to a level that allows its discharge into the ground or a watercourse, are gaining increasing popularity.

Thus, owning a domestic wastewater treatment plant can be beneficial not only for the environment but also for the property owner's wallet. In domestic wastewater treatment plants, sludge is produced during the cleaning process, which needs to be removed, but its amount is several times smaller than the liquid waste in septic tanks. In the case of JFC Polska solutions, sludge removal from the domestic wastewater treatment plant is recommended once a year and is about 1 m3, which compared to the amount of liquid waste accumulated in the septic tank, leads to significant savings. It is worth noting that the amount of sludge, and thus the operating costs of the treatment plant, depend on the type and efficiency of the device, as well as the amount of sewage generated by the household.

CAN I BET IT ALL ON ONE CARD?

Unfortunately, despite the lack of a collective sewage network, some municipalities do not provide access to specialized companies authorized for sludge disposal, which can be a problem for owners of domestic wastewater treatment plants. In such a case, it is necessary to seek help from the Municipal Office or specialized companies from nearby towns.

IS IT WORTH IT?

It is also worth noting that more frequent inspections are being conducted of bills for the disposal of liquid waste from septic tanks and sludge from domestic wastewater treatment plants. In the absence of such documents, the property owner may incur financial consequences in the form of fines. Therefore, it is worth considering the decision to install a domestic wastewater treatment plant, which can bring not only environmental benefits but also savings for the wallet. In the case of choosing such a solution, remember the need to meet certain technical requirements and the necessity of regular sludge removal from the treatment plant.

DO I HAVE TO DEAL WITH ALL THIS MYSELF?

We invite you to use our calculator, which will allow for a detailed comparison of the operating costs of a domestic treatment plant and a septic tank. Thanks to it, you can easily choose the best solution for your property. Take care of your money and the natural environment - use our calculator today!