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Riverland Tank and Drain isn’t just a professional septic tank cleaner and installer, we also offer convenient houseboat pump out services. We’re here to efficiently clean your boat’s tanks on the marina or in the shipyard at affordable pricing. Whether you need our services for a necessary pumping out because your boat is full of waste, or you are after a deep high-pressure clean, it’s obviously a very important thing to do.

The waste tank in your houseboat is an efficient and convenient facility. Especially for owners that use them frequently or for extended periods of time during holidays, regular pump outs, cleaning and maintenance is required to keep them working at optimum capacity.

Riverland Tank and Drain Cleaners services will include:

  • Prevent blockages
  • Avoid discharge of raw sewerage into the natural rivers and water bodies
  • Eliminate bad smells
  • Improve the system’s efficiency
  • Extend the expected lifespan

Why you need houseboat pump-outs?

Australia has hundreds of kilometres of rivers and water bodies available to houseboat enthusiasts across the nation. They also need waste removal services and we are perfectly qualified to do so.

A pump-out is simply the action of emptying your boat’s onboard sewage waste holding tank. It’s the removal of the black and grey water from the tanks in the houseboat. Most boats come with built-in, onboard waste management systems found at the marine head and connected to its holding tank. This is where we’ll do the work of safely eliminating this waste because the repercussions of failing to do so can be disastrous and costly for both you and the environment.

We very strongly insist on the safe removal of waste because Riverland Tank and Drain does not pump pollutants into rivers like a lot of waste disposal companies do.

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Houseboat Pump-out process

Pump outs require that you employ professionals tas they will: alleviate the pressures on boat owners and ensure the safe disposal of houseboat waste based on regulatory standards. The benefit of professional pumping out is that the expert can also check for leaks or seepage, hardware slipping or breakage, unfamiliar elements, and anything else out of the ordinary.

Before we arrive, and as you are using the waste facilities on your boat, be sure to use proper toilet paper that is rated for marine use only. This is a special make of tissue that dissolves quickly and is biodegradable and that’s great for houseboats because it dissolves quickly and requires less water. Stay clear of regular household toilet paper because it can be dangerous in recreational vehicles such as boats – causing clogs and big, stinky messes.

The costs of pump outs can vary due to a number of reasons. Similarly to the cost of cleaning a septic tank, this is somewhat determined by your usage. This is a specialized service that requires a different set of exterise and skills. All our services are very customisable. We do fleet servicing as well as individual boat cleaning.

 

Some service providers may charge a rate at the number of litres extracted and in other cases, the cost is based on the labour required for the pump out. The best way to ensure a low frequency for pump-out, and ultimately for costs, is by reducing the amount of wastewater that enters the system by doing the following:

  • Divert greywater
  • Fix dripping taps and other water features
  • Install water-saving features on your houseboat like flush toilets.
  • Reduce shower times
  • Use freely available government sources to learn about ways to reduce houseboat water consumption

Scheduled houseboat pump outs

Riverland Tank and Drain is more than happy to extend our range of additional services to local clients when it comes to houseboat pump-outs. This includes extra tank services if they are required beforehand or for scheduled appointments. We also specialize in wastewater system servicing before any holiday trips etc. Speak to us for special quotes around fleet servicing but we are also individual servicing specialists.

Frequency

General advice is to wait until your tank is three-quarters full before a full pump-out, but it is difficult to give an estimate on how often this can be. We all have unique waste usage patterns and therefore they can vary. Consider a pump-out at least once every month or two depending on how often you use it. It’s a good idea to check in with the strict requirements defined by the government for the correct discharge of sewage from vessels.

Find your nearest RivTank Team

Riverland Tank and Drain Cleaners’ skilled technicians work across the Riverland region of South Australia. We have teams in Renmark, Berri, Barmera, Glossop, Monash, Loveday, Cobdogla, Loxton and Winkie but we also travel to other areas. Get in touch with Riverland Tank and Drain Cleaners to be connected with your closest team.

 

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