Garden Route Septic Tank Installations: Knysna

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Knysna's guesthouses and B&Bs need a different system to a normal home?

Yes, typically a larger one. A guesthouse or B&B has more bathrooms and higher, more variable daily water use than a standard household, so sizing is based on realistic guest occupancy at full capacity, not just the owner's own household.

Is Knysna's lagoon an issue for septic system placement the way it is in some smaller towns nearby?

It can be for properties close to the water, similar to Wilderness and Sedgefield further along the coast. A site assessment and percolation test tell us whether a standard soakaway is appropriate or whether a sealed conservancy tank is the safer, compliant option for that specific property.