25/06/2026
☀️ Hot Weather & Your Septic Tank: Why the Sunshine Brings a Sharp Rise in Calls! ☀️
We are absolutely loving this gorgeous hot weather, but behind the scenes at our office, it has kicked off a very busy trend. We’ve noticed a sharp increase in calls from domestic customers looking to get their septic tanks cleaned and emptied.
Now, this might surprise you. What does a spell of beautiful sunshine have to do with your wastewater system? 🤔
It actually comes down to two very simple reasons:
1. You’re spending more time in the garden! 🏡🌷
During the cooler months, we rush from the car straight into the house. But when the sun comes out, we’re out mowing the lawn, tending to the flowerbeds, and having friends and family over for summer BBQs. Because you are physically spending hours right next to your soakaway or tank area, you are suddenly much more likely to notice those subtle, telltale odours.
2. The heat accelerates the "pong" 🌡️💨
There is a bit of science to it, too! The natural, good bacteria inside your septic tank work hard all year round to break down waste. However, when the ground warms up, that biological process speeds up dramatically. This rapid breakdown produces a sudden buildup of gases (like hydrogen sulphide). The hot, stagnant summer air can trap these odours close to the ground rather than letting them vent away naturally—meaning that "rotten egg" smell becomes impossible to ignore.
Add in the extra load on the system from summer visitors or teenagers home from school, and an already full tank will quickly let you know it’s time for a service!
Our Advice: Don’t let a stubborn odour spoil your next evening in the garden. If your tank hasn’t been emptied in the last year or two, the summer heat is the ultimate reminder to get it sorted.
Give our friendly team a shout today (servicing Clare, Limerick, Tipp & Galway), and we’ll get you cleared out and back to enjoying your garden in comfort! 📞🚚💨
