Have you ever wished you could lead a more sustainable lifestyle? With our innovative wastewater systems, you can!
At Everhard Industries, we are passionate about protecting our beautiful country and precious resources. That’s why we have put together a guide to help you design a sustainable water system specifically for your home.
Designing Sustainable Water Systems
Sustainable water systems are a great way to conserve water. These innovative systems allow you to collect and reuse rainwater for your household water to irrigate your gardens and lawns. This ensures you get more use out of your water and reduces your environmental impact as you won’t be using good quality drinking water in your yard.
When designing a sustainable water system for your home, you need to carefully consider your needs, space and preferences.
1. Assess Your Home’s Water Needs
The first step in designing your wastewater and irrigation system is to consider your household water usage and needs.
For example, consider how many plumbing fixtures you have – toilets, showers, baths, sinks, washing machines and dishwashers – and how often they each get used and for how long. Additionally, it’s a good idea to check your most recent water bills to understand your average water consumption. This will give you an idea of how large your wastewater system needs to be.
Then, you need to consider how you want to recycle your water. For example, do you want it to connect to a few moveable sprinklers via a hose or do you need a large automated sprinkler system to irrigate your entire yard?
2. Evaluate Your Space
Next, you need to evaluate your available space to determine how large of a tank you can fit and where you can put it. You will also need to consider any natural slopes in your property and soil drainage to ensure proper installation.
Most wastewater systems or septic systems can be installed with above or below-ground irrigation capabilities. The best choice for your property will depend on the slope of your land, your available space and your aesthetic preferences.
For professional advice and best practices, you can consult with one of our retailers in a store near you, or a local plumbing company that specialises in wastewater system installations. They will be able to provide site-specific recommendations to ensure the most effective wastewater system for your property.
3. Choose the Right System
There are many types of wastewater systems on the market that can be beneficial for different households. At Everhard Industries, we specialise in aerated wastewater systems, such as our Aqua Advanced Wastewater System.
The Aqua Advanced Wastewater System was specifically designed for Australian water usage and conditions. They use similar technology to that of large sewage treatment plants, ensuring safe and reliable water treatment for irrigation
They are compact, discreet and reliable water recycling and irrigation solutions for those who do not have access to the main sewer lines. These systems also have built-in alert systems so you know when there is an issue.
Aqua Advanced is available in both polymer and concrete. They are both highly durable and reliable, the main difference is aesthetics.
4. Ensure Professional Installation
Once you have chosen a sustainable water system that suits your needs, budget and property, you need to install it. While our aerated wastewater systems are designed to be easy to install, it is still required to be completed by a licensed plumber and electrician.
A qualified plumber is required to install the system and connect all included pipes and irrigation equipment. Then you will need an electrician to connect the pump and control box to your power supply.
This ensures proper installation of your wastewater system for lasting safety and efficiency and to protect your warranty.
5. Maintain Your Sustainable Water System
Once your wastewater system is installed correctly, it should work smoothly for years to come. However, like anything else, it will need a little TLC every now and then.
This includes checking and servicing the:
- Primary and secondary anaerobic chambers
- Aerator pumps
- Aerators
- Clarifiers
- Transfer pipes
- Irrigation chambers
When you get your system installed professionally, your local plumber should be able to help connect you with a regular service provider. This technician will come out on a regular basis and service your system to ensure peak performance. If your system ever has any issues, they will contact you to discuss the required repairs.
Enjoy Modern, Sustainable Water Systems for Your Home
Sustainable water systems are a great way to reduce your water bills and enhance your water consumption. Stop paying too much, go sustainable today!
Check out our aerated wastewater systems and speak with your local retailer to get the ball moving today!