If you live in rural Ireland, chances are you rely on a Puraflo – Bord na Mona Puraflo system to treat and dispose of your wastewater. These systems are an eco-friendly, efficient solution for managing household sewage, but like any system, they require regular maintenance to function effectively. That’s where TPW Systems comes in—offering expert service and repair for Puraflo systems, including sustainable alternatives to traditional peat-based solutions.
Standard Septic Tank
A standard septic tank receives all wastewaters, Toilets, sinks, baths showers and settle all the Solids in first chamber. Water enters the second chamber for further settlement. Water leaves via a fitted filter .
Maintenance — Empty and de-sludge the tank at least every 2 years which should include cleaning of the outlet filter
Pump station
Filtered effluent leave the septic and is piped to adjacent pump station which pumps it to The Puraflo Mods .
Maintenance – Should include checking the pump itself, desludging the pump chamber and Checking operation of the alarm float and beacon. This indicates a problem before failure of toilet flushing etc.
Puraflo Mods
These are recognizable as usually min of 2 dark green lids ( approx. 8ft x 4ft each) at ground level or on raised bed. They receive the pump effluent from the septic tank/pump station and disperse it over contained Peat which biologically treats as the waters trickle through down to the bottom. Treated waters are dispersed to underlying bed of drainage stone to soak away. This should be checked regualry through the inspection chamber!
Maintenance – generally involves flushing out of the dispersal piping but replacement of the peat in the Bord Na Mona Puraflo system is essential and should on average be replaced every 8 years depending on use. Failure to do so will lead to certain failure of the percolation area which leads to pollution, health risks and costly rebuilding of the area.
Benefits of Regular Maintenance with TPW Systems
- Prevent System Failures: Timely maintenance avoids costly repairs and protects your property.
- Protect the Environment: Prevent pollution and ensure treated water disperses safely.
- Sustain Your System: Keep your Puraflo system efficient for years to come.
- Eco-Friendly Upgrades: Transition to Coco Husk for a greener solution.
Contact TPW Systems Today
Don’t wait for problems to arise. Protect your home and the environment with TPW Systems’ expert maintenance and repair services for Puraflo – Bord na Mona systems.
Contact us now to schedule an inspection or learn more about sustainable alternatives like Coco Husk!