Cess Pits & Septic Tanks

Hydro Cleansing recommends that both
septic tanks or cess pits are emptied on a 6 monthly process to avoid overflow and
saturation of the leach fields. This of course
depends on the usage. Either way we can offer contracts or schedules for emptying. Please contact our specialist team for more details.

SEPTIC TANKS
A septic tank provides a system for the collection of solid waste products, while the liquid elements are fed into the ground through a soak away.  

CESS PITS
A cess pit is a collection point for both solid and liquid waste. Essenti ally, they are the same thing,
they are both a watertight enclosure (usually made up of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) or concrete etc)

DIFFERENCES
The difference between the two is that a cess pit requires emptying much more frequently than a septic tank, but as it doesn’t need a soak away it is much easier to install and takes up less space.
The tanks come in different shapes and sizes, and the most appropriate one for you will depend on factors such as the size of the building, your usage, and the space you have for the installation.