Here in Ipswich alone, over 242,000 people shower and flush the toilet each day – without giving it a second thought. So when there are problems, they need to be fixed FAST. Our sewer relining technology is ideal as there is no need to dig, making it the ideal solution.

But how did we get here? Let’s delve a little deeper, ass these intricate networks of pipes and treatment plants have a super interesting story to tell.

And we know it better than most, thanks to the sewer relining service we provide!

Fun Facts about the Ipswich Sewer System

Here are just some tidbits of trivia for you about our sewers:

• It’s a 3400 km pipe network that spans across the Ipswich corridor, with four treatment plants processing the waste in Goodna, Bundamba, Carole Park and Rosewood.
• Collectively, the four plants treat 40 megalitres of sewage per day … the equivalent of 16 Olympic swimming pools!
• It’s not just organic waste that is processed. Every bottle of shampoo, tube of toothpaste, and chemical that goes down the drain makes its journey through the system too.
• The waste is purified to be even cleaner than tap water. In fact, some farmers reject it due to no nutrients being left!

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Believe it or not, there was once a time when every home utilised a cesspit – a sealed, underground tank that collected waste. These had to be emptied regularly, and it wasn’t unusual for the contents to trickle out and make a real mess.

Fortunately, things have come a long way since then!

Ageing Pipes can be fixed with Sewer Relining!

• In the late 1800’s: Sydney and Melbourne began implementing sewers, but Brisbane held off due to its smaller population and the cost. Instead, ‘earth closets’ (aka outdoor dunnies) were mandated. 
• 1904: The City of Ipswich was established.
• 1915: Brisbane city’s first S1 Main Sewer pipe was laid by hard rock miners from Gympie and Ipswich.
• 1924: Nine years later, thanks to delays caused by World War 1, the S1 pipe was complete.
• 1937: Construction began on the Ipswich sewerage system, with waste initially directed to a treatment plant at Tivoli. As Ipswich and its sewerage network expanded, treatment plants were built at Rosewood, Goodna, Carole Park and Bundamba.
• 1980: Brisbane was finally fully sewered!
• 2006: In the midst of Queensland’s worst drought on record, construction commenced on Ipswich’s Bundamba Advanced Water Treatment Plant, to help with the water scarcity crisis. 
• 2008: The new Bundamba plant became fully operational. With ground-breaking technology including microfiltration, reverse osmosis, and advanced oxidation steps – it was successful in recycling 82% of raw water into purified recycled water for industrial and agricultural use. 
• 2013: The new Goodna Treatment Plant was opened.
• 2021: Major upgrades were made to the Bundamba plant, to ensure flood resilience and cater for population growth in the region.

Working on the sewers can be an extremely messy and unsanitary task, and can cause major disruption. Using Nuflow’s patented technology, we can minimise the risks with our trenchless plumbing and sewer relining, using a machine to wrap PVC lining inside the existing pipes to fix damage and restore their structural integrity.

Sewer relining may not be the world’s most glamourous profession, but here at Nuflow Ipswich we are proud to assist in repairing and maintaining this often overlooked, yet crucial, infrastructure!

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If your pipes are continuing to become clogged or blocked it may be time to get your local professional Ipswich plumber in to help clear your draining issues.

4 BEST TIPS FOR A BLOCKED DRAIN 

1. BOILING WATER:

A quick, easy and cheap way of clearing minor blockages in your drain. By pouring boiling water down the drain it should loosen and dissolve the blockage which is most effective on grease or food build-up without having to resort to more drastic measures. If you find that the blockage is still not budging, adding about half a cup of salt into the drain to let sit for a few minutes before adding the boiling water.

1. BI-CARB SODA AND VINEGAR:

When combining these two substances together it will form a chemical reaction to create a fizzy foam that should dissolve the clog in your drain. To unblock your drain, pour a small cup of baking soda down the drain then following with a small cup of vinegar and then cover immediately with a plug or rag. Wait 10 minutes, then slowly pour boiling water to wash away any residue down the drain.

1. PLUNGER:

The simplest method most homeowners use to unblock a drain. Using a rubber plunger can help unbreak clogs to get your drain moving. To use a plunger properly make sure that it seals the opening completely and push up and down on the plunger slowly a few times This will force air into the pipe and then use suction to bring it back up. When you hear the suction clear the clog, then pull it up quickly and remove the plunger and flush the drain well with warm water.

1. HYDROGEN PEROXIDE:

Another great solution that can be used to unblock your drain. When using hydrogen peroxide ensure that you wear rubber gloves. Then by mixing up a cup of hydrogen peroxide with a tablespoon of baking soda pour down the drain to let it rise. Then pour boiling water down the drain which should help unblock and clear your drain.

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If by using these tips and your drain is still blocked, you will need to call your local Ipswich plumber if you live in the surrounding areas of Redbank, Goodna, Springfield Lakes, Ripley, Willowbank, Amberley, Rosewood, Somerset, Kilcoy, Blackbutt. We are equipped with the latest technology and equipment to identify the exact location of the blockage to then clear your drains quickly and thoroughly.

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HERE ARE THE MOST COMMON ITEMS TO AVOID THAT IPSWICH PLUMBERS FIND BLOCKING A DRAIN:

FATS, OILS AND GREASE:

Things like excess oil, cooking fats, grease face creams, body lotions, hair treatments, baby oil and certain makeups contain a lot of oil and should be disposed of in waste bins. With fats, oils and grease not mixing with water, it solidifies and starts forming barriers to the flow of water. These barriers can eventually break or split pipes and cause blockages.

FOOD WASTE:

All food scraps should be placed in the bin. When food scraps like rice and pasta expand when added to water and when gathered can cause a smelly blockage. Fruit pits are another common item to avoid as they take years to decompose meaning they are more likely to block the drain. Also avoid leftover bones, onion skins, carrot peeling, raw meat, asparagus, pumpkin, dairy products, celery and corn husks as all can build up and lead to unpleasant smells and blockages in your drains.

BATH BOMBS:

Most common households are regular bath bomb users. However, most often contain oils and salts which won’t dissolve in water. Some fancy bath bombs even contain flower parts, glitter and even sparkling tiny stars, none of which are good for your drainage pipes. We advise that you can use bath bombs but to avoid overdoing it as it can lead to a blocked drain.

MAKE-UP WIPES/SANITARY OR TOILET WIPES/TISSUES/TAMPONS AND SANITARY PADS:

Should all be avoided as all do not absorb moisture and so are not designed to be placed down the drains as they will clog your pipes.

COFFEE GROUNDS:

Wet coffee ground sticks together causing a blocked drain. You may think the coffee ground is small however, the small grains can build up causing slow water flow within your drains.

By avoiding these common items can reduce the likelihood of your drains at home to become blocked.

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If you have been caught multiple times placing one of these items down the drain or you suspect that you have a blocked drain, then contact your local Ipswich plumber if you live in the surrounding areas of Redbank, Goodna, Springfield Lakes, Ripley, Willowbank, Amberley, Rosewood, Somerset, Kilcoy, Blackbutt.

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To fix your plumbing issues by choosing pipe relining, will benefit your home in many ways. If broken pipes are a persistent problem occurring in your house, either from small persistent leaks to burst pipes, then pipe relining is the answer to repair and extend the life of your pipes.

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A LONG-TERM SOLUTION FOR YOUR OCCURRING PLUMBING ISSUES, THEN PIPE RELINING IS THE SOLUTION.

By lining the pipes, it will seal and protect your system from further deterioration, dramatically extending the life of the piping system. Pipe relining also comes with a product warranty of up to 50 years.

RECURRING BLOCKED DRAINS OR BURST PIPES IS ANOTHER FACTOR TO CONSIDER PIPE RELINING IN YOUR HOME.

The occurrence of blocked drains can lead to an increase in pressure which expands the pipes causing them to burst. With the assurance of pipe relining being installed it will then assist with the prevention of blocked drains and overall increase pipe effectiveness.

TREE ROOTS ARE NATURALLY ATTRACTED TO PIPELINES, AS ITS SOURCE OF WATER AND NUTRIENTS FOR THE TREE.

So, when there is a leak or crack in your pipes the roots will seep into them and block your drains. Considering pipe relining with restore structural integrity with a smooth transition to the host pipe, preventing joint weakening and tree root penetration.

Overall considering pipe relining in your home will not only be a cost-effective solution but it will give life again to aged, broken or corroded drain and pipe systems

CONTACT NUFLOW IPSWICH TODAY

Contact Nuflow Ipswich reline plumbers if you live in the surrounding areas Redbank, Goodna, Springfield Lakes, Ripley, Willowbank, Amberley, Rosewood, Somerset, Kilcoy, Blackbutt. Our fully licenced reline plumbers will provide you with a tailored solution for your damaged pipes to ensure we get the job done right the first time.

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In the past, it was bad news all round: the inconvenience of having your plumbing offline, having major excavations, not to mention major repairs and major expense. Today however technology has come to the rescue.

WHAT IS TRENCHLESS PLUMBING?

Trenchless plumbing is exactly what it says: we fix your plumbing problems WITHOUT the need to dig trenches or other major excavation works. Using the patented Nuflow technology, our team of experienced plumbers are able to fix blocked or damaged pipes or sewer lines from one small access point. That means you save time and money while your plumbing problem is fixed quickly and easily!

Trenchless plumbing is invaluable in situations where the damaged sewer line or pipe is under or near a retaining wall, driveway, swimming pool, or even the concrete slab of your home or commercial premises.

HOW TRENCHLESS PLUMBING WORKS

From one strategic access point, we insert our CCTV drain cameras to find the exact location and cause of your plumbing problem. If it is a blockage, it may be remedied with our high pressure jet rodders, or vaporoot sewer foam (perfect for tree roots, without harming the tree). If the drain or pipe is broken, corroded or damaged, we are able to insert a liner from an access point – which is then blown up like a balloon to create a permanent structure. Essentially, we are  creating a new pipe within the old one. By relining (also known as resleeving), we can fix you pipes or sewer lines to a better-than-new condition with minimal disruption. Even better, we offer a guarantee of up to 50 years!

CONTACT NUFLOW IPSWICH TODAY

If you live in Ipswich or surrounding areas (eg Redbank, Goodna, Springfield Lakes, Ripley, Willowbank, Amberley, Rosewood, Somerset, Kilcoy or Blackbutt), then our team of experienced plumbers at Nuflow Ipswich are specially trained to provide trenchless plumbing solutions to your home or business premises. Save yourself time, money and headaches – call us today on 3277 5742.

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