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About Express Wastewater

Practical septic, sewage, and wastewater solutions

Express Wastewater Solutions is a family owned and run business that is passionate about providing a great experience every time we deal with a client. We have chosen to concentrate on such a narrow field of drainage and wastewater so we can truly be experts within this field.

When we grew up tradespeople were a highly respected profession, lately tradespeople have let themselves, their clients, and their profession down by turning up late, dressing poorly, or being rude.

Express Wastewater Solutions is a small team of dedicated professionals who are determined to change this perception one positive experience at a time.

Qualified, Licensed Plumbers

Our team are licensed, insured professionals who will carry out your wastewater work or installation using the most up to date products and practices.
Only the best wastewater systems

Because we are not a manufacturer and not tied to one particular system, we can always offer the best solution for your particular wastewater needs.
Wastewater Installation, upgrades & repairs

Whether it’s building new, renovating or upgrading a failed system, we will get you the best wastewater solution for your property.

What is the right wastewater treatment solution for you?

Treating wastewater on-site can be achieved by using a sewage treatment system, septic tank, or a septic tank with a sand filter.

Option 1

Sewage Treatment

A sewage treatment plant treats water by both primary and secondary treatment methods. They utilise secondary treatment methods including aeration, clarification and disinfection to treat the water to a higher standard. The treated water can be used gardens and lawns.

Sewage treatment systems are suitable for sandy, rocky or steep areas
The quality of treated effluent is excellent
Treated effluent can be used for surface or subsurface drip irrigation

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Option 2

Septic Tank

A septic tank is a buried water tight container that is typically made from concrete or polyethylene plastic. It is responsible for collecting and storing all of the wastewater from your household plumbing prior to distributing it through a drain field.

Only provide primary treatment and outflow needs to go underground
Generally a more cost effective option

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Explore our additional service:

Septic System Servicing

Regular servicing of your septic system can extend its life and ensure the system functions efficiently, helping you avoid costly repairs down the line. We offer a range of services to keep your septic system running smoothly.

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our process

How we make wastewater installation or upgrading simple

No matter what your reason for needing a home wastewater treatment plant is, Express Wastewater is here to help. Whether it’s building new, renovating or upgrading a failed system, we will get you the best wastewater solution for your property.

Step 1

Free Consultation

Most people have never installed a home sewage treatment plant and don’t know where to start, which is why we offer a free 30 minute phone consultation with one of our wastewater experts to point you in the right direction. We have the advantage of not being a manufacturer and tied to one brand of wastewater treatment. Instead we can offer the wastewater treatment plant that best suits your needs.

Step 2

Comprehensive Wastewater Design

Comprehensive wastewater design carried out by specialist plumbers inc all details for council sewage treatment plan submission, soil testing & site plan.

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Step 3

Stress Free Installation

We handle your wastewater installation from start to finish, we deal with all the trades, council, everything so you don’t have to worry about a thing. We have developed a specialist team for every step of the process – from plans and council paperwork to excavations, electrical, and plumbing. We take care of it all to make the whole process as stress-free and smooth as possible.

Need wastewater installation, repair or upgrade?

If you’re not sure of what the next step is or just after a bit of info, give us a call or fill out our online enquiry form.

1300 770 594

How can we help you?

If your property isn’t connected to the municipal sewerage system, the treatment and disposal of wastewater must occur on your property, through an on-site septic system that includes a septic tank. Septic tanks should be regularly inspected, to ensure that the system continues to function effectively in treating septic waste matter so that it is not a health risk for neighbouring homes. To ensure your treatment plant keeps working properly, it is important to understand how your septic system works.

If you have a septic tank on your property, you will know that they are great when they are working at 100%. However, when they are working at less than perfect, they need prompt attention, especially when they are smelling less than pretty.

Thinking about a septic tank for your property, but not sure about the cost? You aren't alone.

If you living in a rural area,you might be using a septic system to treat all the household wastewater. As we are spending more time indoors, understanding the DO’s and DONT’s of septic systems is essential. Harsh chemicals are a strict no-no for septic systems as you might know already. In this article, we discuss the products safe for septic systems and also the products which are to be avoided. If you need some more information about septic systems, give Express Wastewater a call on 1300 770 594 and we can help you out.

Home sewage treatment plants, otherwise known as HSTPs, are the other option when it comes to wastewater treatment. It offers a system that treats both greywater and blackwater in one area, making it both a practical and functional arrangement in varying forms. HSTPs are based on whole community sewage treatment systems however, are in a smaller structure that are used by one household or family as opposed to the whole community. They are eco-friendly options that allow wastewater, once treated, to be immediately used in the environment (both above and below ground) and will not be a health threat to you or your property. As a HSTP is structured like any Municipal sewer system, a lot of people do not even know that they have a HSTP - the difference however lies in the fact that HSTPs allow you to use treated wastewater whereas Municipal systems do not.

There are two types of approvals that need to be met for the installation of on-site sewage treatment systems in unsewered areas of Queensland which are:

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Flushing anything other than toilet paper down the toilet, whether you are connected to the mains sewage system, have a septic tank, or a home wastewater treatment plant, would not be a good idea.

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Are you getting septic treatment system brands confused and don’t even know it?

When a brand is well known for a particular product, it is quite often that people will use the brand name when referring to that product. A good example of this is how we often hear the term ‘Glad Wrap’.

The importance of maintaining your home wastewater system

In a judgement recently handed down by Justice Pepper in the Land and Environment Court of NSW, the NSW Government was fined $84,000 plus the EPA’s legal costs after they were found to have discharged toxic sewage into waters near Perisher for four months in 2017. With ammonia levels almost 4x the maximum allowed limit being detected in the sewage discharge, this is a perfect example of ensuring your wastewater system is maintained and serviced correctly!

The tale of a sewage facility and its birdlife

The Western Treatment Plant is a sewage facility measuring 110km² and lies 30km west of Melbourne’s CBD, on the coast of Port Phillip Bay. A staggering 52% of the city’s sewage gets delivered to it every day, yet tens of thousands of birds thrive in the wetlands. It's a great environmental wastewater solution!

Benefits of installing a sewage treatment system

How do you wade through the tech-speak to find a quality wastewater treatment system that suits your property and your needs? We're here to help.

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