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The good, the bad, the ugly

If you have an Aerobic Treatment Unit (ATU) at your place, there are some specific things happening down your drain. Read on to learn a little more about how your ATU breaks down waste and how to keep it happy. Let's face it... no-one wants to deal with a stinky blow-out.

Ever wonder what happens to everything that goes down the drain? How to keep Gordon the good guy happy and Barry the Bad guy away? How to stop The Ugly Truth from rearing its even uglier head? Read on on to better understand what happens when you turn on the tap, flush and pull the plug.

THE GOOD GUY

 

Say hi to Gordon. Gordon the Good Bacteria is here to save the day. He’s working bacterial miracles down your drain. Fighting the bad guys and keeping things smelling sweet.

Cleaning products from the
Enviroplus  range give him pro-biotic superpowers. Ignored and abused, he loses his will to live and gets defeated by Barry, the Bad Bacteria.

 

THE BAD GUY

Barry is your frenemy*, smells great, says all the right things, behaves perfectly in public...but behind your back he’s working hard to make life miserable in your ATU and make life miserable for you.

You might know him as oxygen bleach, detergent, baby wipes, fats and oils including some essential oils. It's vital to know what your pouring down your sink and how it's going to affect the biology in you ATU. 

Click through to our comprehensive list of what NOT to put down your drains.

*(A frenemy is a friend that is really an enemy).

THE UGLY TRUTH

 

The Ugly Truth is just that. The ugly, inconvenient and smelly reality of things gone wrong in your ATU. It’s making it’s presence felt - all through the house. Let’s face it, no-one wants to meet this guy. Ever.

So how do you keep this Baddie away? Firstly, by keeping your Ecowater Services quarterly maintenance up-to-date. Secondly, use household cleaning products and toilet paper that supercharge the good bacteria working hard in your ATU.

Ecowater Services uses and recommends
Enviroplus. This small change can make a really big difference to the health of your ATU and save you money in the long-term. 

 

THE DRY, BORING FACTS ABOUT ATU OWNERSHIP

Eventually the main tank of your ATU will get full. Your Gordon’s (the good bacteria) have done their job of reducing the volume of solids down to a minimum but the residue does need periodic removal. The friendly team at Ecowater Services monitors this and will advise you on your Quarterly Maintenance Report if it requires attention in the near future. If you have any questions regarding
pump-outs call the office on 08 9248 9440 and speak to one of our helpful staff. We are here to help and put your mind at ease.

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