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In the agricultural industry and with specific regard to animal raising and dairy farming, it is necessary to house your livestock during the wet, wintry months so as to protect them from the elements. A slatted shed is often the first choice for this very purpose. Outlined below is a quick guide that is designed to give you more information on this type of very popular choice when it comes to animal housing. Dry Bedding Sheds In the past, many farmers have used dry bedding
It is imperative that the water supply of a community be protected from pollution and contamination. Looking at the bigger picture, effluent must be monitored closely as it can cause damage and harm to plant and wildlife that are dependent on watercourses around a specific area. An unchecked flow of polluted water can damage sewers and can cause harm to people handling the contaminated water. Read on to learn more about effluent, the laws that keep it from bodies of
While you will find that some properties have a septic tank, others will have a wastewater treatment system. Both systems have basically the same function, which is to breakdown and dispose of waste effectively, efficiently and safely from your property. Having said this, there are some notable differences between them, and these differences are primarily based around how they break down and dispose of the waste. To help you decide which system would be best for you, let’s take a
If you have a septic tank on your property, it is liable to inspections from local government authorities. Local authorities are required to routinely check septic tank water waste systems to ensure that they are not causing a hazard to public health. These won’t be surprise inspections, and you will be notified in advance so you must ensure that you are prepared in every way possible for your septic tank inspection. Preparing for Your Septic Tank Inspection In advance of the inspection,
Carlow Tanks is proudly sponsoring the “The Walk in My Shoes Open at Mount Wolseley”. St. Patrick’s Mental Health Foundation is proud to announce ‘Walk in My Shoes’ is teaming up with BM Sports for this year’s EuroPro Tournament being held in Mount Wolseley’s Championship Golf Course, in Tullow, Co. Carlow. The PGA EuroPro Tour is Europe’s leading development golf tour which has played a pivotal part in the early careers of some of the biggest names in golf. Graduates
In January 2012, new legislation to alleviate the problem of poor ground water quality was introduced with the enactment of The Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012. Under the new legislation, homeowners are required to comply with a series of regulations with regard to their domestic waste water treatment systems such as septic tanks. Approximately 1/3 of all homes are serviced by a septic tank whose function is to collect, treat and discharge wastewater safely and effectively, and so this legislation will affect
A septic tank is an expensive but worthwhile investment. However, it is ever so important that the tank is maintained efficiently and correctly, once installed, to ensure maximum effectiveness. If you maintain it correctly, you should rarely run into problems and rarely need to empty your tank. Ideally, you should only need to empty or “de-sludge” your septic tank every 1 to 2 years or so. However, this can vary depending on the size of the tank and the number of occupants
If you are the owner of a private dwelling in a rural area, owning a septic tank will probably not even be an option, it will most likely be a necessity. While we are aware that it is imperative that the correct procedures are followed with the installation of the tank, correct maintenance is just as important. Septic tank maintenance is relatively easy – dealing with replacing or repairing it is not! A major element of septic tank maintenance is actually being
We realise that having a septic tank and maintaining it correctly is of vital importance. However, many of us are baffled or clueless as to how a septic tank actually works. We know that it works, as we do not experience issues with sewerage or blockage of toilets or drains. But what exactly is involved with ensuring its positive actions? How exactly does that big tank that is buried in your yard work? Firstly, there are three main “parts” of your
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