Sanitary Drainage System

Sanitary Drainage System

A sanitary drainage system is a sewage system which is used in both private and public properties. These systems are designed to quickly and practically convey sewage and other kinds of waste to disposal points. Getting the sanitary system right for your property can help to save a great deal of problems further down the line.

Here at Drainage Care, we can provide a wide range of drainage installation services for all kinds of properties. We can design and install bespoke sanitary drainage systems for all kinds of domestic, commercial and industrial spaces. It is extremely important that these systems continue to function reliably over their lifetime. A poorly-designed or installed system can cause a wide range of problems and require costly repairs further down the line.

What Is a Sanitary Drainage System?

Simply, sanitary drainage systems are designed to remove effluence which has been discharged from plumbing fixtures. This waste will be directed through the system to a pre-approved point of disposal. These hard-wearing solutions are made up of a variety of different features, including:

• Horizontal Branches.
• Vertical Stacks.
• Internal Building Drains.
• Building Sewers, Directing to the Disposal Point.

These components are all designed to move effluence in the most effective way possible. They will direct the waste away from the facility to approved disposal points, which are often either septic tanks or mains sewer connections.

How Do Sanitary Sewer Systems Work?

In the best cases, your sanitary drainage system will be powered completely by gravity. The pipes from various locations, such as houses or buildings, will connect to the drainage system’s sewer mains. Unfortunately, there are often all kinds of obstructions and environmental impacts which can impede the system’s progress.

If there are any problems with the surrounding environment of the sewer system, there are various features which can be installed. If gravity cannot be relied on to carry the effluence and waste water to the disposal point, then various systems can be attached. It is common for large sanitary drainage systems to contain a grinder-pump or waste lift station, for example. Smaller drainage systems can often be installed with a vacuum solution to help manoeuvre the waste in the right direction.

What are Common Mistakes Made with Sanitary Sewage System Installation?

There are many problems which can lead to a range of serious problems with your drainage systems. Some of the most common mistakes made by groundworks and drainage teams can include:

• Incorrect Pipework – This can include pipes which are too small or too large for effective transport of effluence.
• Wrong Pipe Gradients – The gradient of the pipes involved in the system are extremely important. If the gradients are too low, they can easily lead to standing water. Too high, and they’ll be extremely loud across your property and will not be self-cleaning. This can lead to serious problems with silt and other issues.
• Badly-Connected Pipes – If any of your pipes are not connected correctly, they will easily cause leakage. Water and waste can escape from your pipes and cause the surrounding soil to become waterlogged.