FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Please read through the Frequently Asked Questions
below to learn more about waste processing using worms
and about the details of A & A Worm Farm Waste Systems.
If you require more information about worms, worm farm
waste systems or domestic or commercial treatment plant
options, please fill out an online enquiry on our Contact
Us page.
Q. What
is a Worm Farm Waste System?
A. It is one chamber
which processes all sewerage, grey water and organic
garbage using worms.
Q. What
household detergents can I use?
A. As detergents
are heavily diluted with water, normal cleaners are
suitable. Undiluted bleach would be the only exception.
Q. What
garbage can I put into the system?
A. All kitchen
waste, newspapers, cardboard, weeds, anything that is
biodegradable organic.
Q. What
does the system look like?
A. Normally the
chamber is below ground. On top you see a compost bin
for garbage disposal and a 150mm vent pipe which protrudes
into the air 4 metres. This vent pipe may be attached
to the house.
Q. Is
the system approved?
A. Yes.
Q. Will
my Council allow me to install this system in my area?
A. Yes. However,
on some sites extra design work may be required to meet
local environmental issues.
Q. How
do I go about getting a permit to install a system?
A. A & A Worm
Farm Waste Systems apply to Council on your behalf for
the permit. Any queries from Council are handled by
us.
Q. Does
the system smell like a septic system?
A. No. The only
smell would be an earthy smell if you bent down over
the garbage chute entry.
Q. Does
the system require a lot of maintenance?
A. No. Virtually
no maintenance. The system is designed to be self cleaning.
In seven years we have never de-sludged one chamber.
Q. What
are the service requirements and costs?
A. As part of our
approval conditions, we conduct a service call at 6
months, 18 months and each subsequent 2 years.
Q. What
does the system cost to run?
A. If your site
is hilly, the cost is zero. If your site is flat, a
small sump pump will switch on for 60 seconds only when
required. This is equivalent to switching on a 100 watt
light globe for 60 seconds. If you have a holiday house
or you are away on holidays, running costs are also
zero when the system is not in use.
Q. What
happens if I go away for extended periods of time?
A. These systems
are ideal for situations such as holiday houses etc
or if you take an extended holiday. The worm population
will survive very well with periodic use. Worm eggs
lay dormant if the system is not used for extended periods.
They hatch once the system is used again.
Q. What
happens if I hold a large function?
A. The system has
a huge capacity. As there are no mechanical moving parts
it cannot be over loaded.
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