Warning light illuminated on aerated water treatment systems
On-site sewerage treatment systems – warning light illuminated (aerated water treatment systems)
Causes
Filters between chambers blocked (filters should be cleaned 6 monthly)
Ground water is getting into tank and overloading it (usually after heavy rain)
Cause
Pump inlet grilles blocked
Repair
- lift out pump and clean filter mesh
- if necessary, call a pump repair specialist
Cause
Submersible pump failure
Repair
- call a pump repair specialist
Cause
Pump chamber is full
Repair
- check that groundwater (after heavy rain) is not getting into the system – call a drainlayer to repair
- allow pump to drain the water – to reduce load, call a specialist liquid waste removal company to clean out chambers or drain the water to an area away from a water course and vegetable garden or fruit trees
Cause
Filters between chambers blocked (filters should be cleaned 6 monthly)
Repair
- remove covers to tank chambers
- lift out filters and clean with a water blaster (service contracts are available for a number of waste water system suppliers)
Cause
Pump inlet is blocked
Repair
- lift pump and clean inlet or call a pump repair specialist or drainlayer
Cause
Disposal lines are clogged
Repair
- call a drainage system repair specialist
Cause
Ground water is getting into tank and overloading it (usually after heavy rain)
Repair
- call a drainlayer to reseal inlet
- to reduce load, call a specialist liquid waste removal company to clean out chambers or drain the water to an area away from a water course and vegetable garden or fruit trees
Cause
Overflowing due to full chambers
Repair
- call a specialist liquid waste removal company to clean out chambers
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