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Reed beds management doesn't require skilled labour or continuous controls but it's recommended a minimum management through a few simple steps outlined below.

• Septic tank and grease trap control. It is essential for the smooth functioning of the reed bed to periodically empty your septic tank and grease trap by calling a specialized company: escaping of sludge, foams oils and fats would cause the clogging of the initial part of gravel and the inlet pipe obstruction.
  Periodicity: 12 moths (supposed a minimum capacity as designed).

• Inlet sump and inlet pipe control. If you should notice muddy material inside the inlet sump or in the initial part of gravel near the inlet pipe:
  - immediatly control the septic tank and the grease trap and, eventually, empty them
  - remove muddy material from the inlet sump
  - if the inlet pipe in the plant was obstructed, move the nearby gravel and remove muddy material.
  Periodicity: 6 months.

• Weeds control. Especially in the early months weeds may take root on the reed bed surface inhibiting aquatic plants growth: in this case simply eradicate the weeds.
  Periodicity: 2 months during the first year, 6 months under normal operation.