Pooh Patrolis a premier, wholly South African-owned sanitation services provider specializing in the safe, hygienic, and efficient emptying and maintenance of septic and conservancy tanks. Based in Durban KwaZulu-Natal, we serve residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial clients who rely on off-grid sanitation systems.
Established in 2020 during the Covid Pandemic we provide honey sucker services to Rural schools and the department of education buildings, the dept of defence buildings, the dept of transport buildings, Virginia airport, Old Durban international airport as well as developers such as Balwin properties, Salta Sibaya. We currently service 18 clinics in the Durban area that are on septic tanks. We specialise in rehabilitation of treatment plants currently working at Umbilo waste water treatment plant under Ispethu water as well as Kwandangezi and Phoenix treatment works.
With a modern fleet of specialized vacuum tankers (commonly known as "honey suckers"), and jetting trucks we are dedicated to preventing environmental contamination and ensuring public health. We pride ourselves on operating in strict compliance with South African environmental laws and local municipal bylaws.
We also provide jetting services, for jetting of clogged pipes and lines.
Katyweh Solutions is a proud Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, actively supporting transformation and local economic development in South Africa.
We offer a comprehensive suite of sanitation solutions designed to keep your waste systems functioning perfectly.
Septic & Conservancy Tank Pumping | Complete evacuation of liquid waste and accumulated sludge using high-vacuum tankers. | Residential, Farms, Lodges |
Industrial Liquid Waste Removal and Bulk removal of non-hazardous liquid waste, wastewater, and greywater from commercial sites. | Industrial Depots, Factories |
Emergency Overflow Responses Rapid-response dispatch for overflowing tanks, system blockages, or backing-up drains. | All Sectors (24/7 Availability) |
System Inspections & Assessments | Comprehensive checking of tank structural integrity, baffle walls, and soakaway efficiency. | Property Transfers, Maintenance |
French Drain & Pit Toilet Desludging | Specialized cleaning of older or alternative on-site sanitation infrastructure. | Rural & Peri-urban Areas |
Jetting of blocked drains and stormwater pipes which are clogged or have residue build up using our high pressure machines and specialised nozzles.
Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Responsibility
In South Africa, liquid waste management is heavily regulated. Pooh patrol mitigates your legal risks by ensuring 100% compliance with national and local frameworks.
Responsible Disposal: We never dump illegally. All collected waste is discharged exclusively at licensed municipal wastewater treatment works. We have a valid road haulage permit and we are registered with the eThekwini Municipality with a PR Number.
Safe Disposal Certificates: A legal manifest/certificate is issued to our clients after disposal, providing proof of compliance for environmental audits.
Legal Compliance Framework: Our operations strictly adhere to:
The National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMA)
Services Provided
Work Focus
septic tank services,
drain cleaning,
drain unblocking,
drain cleaning services,
drain surgeon,
honeysucker tankers,
septic tank draining,
drain blocked,
drainage unblocking,
septic tank treatment,
waste collection,
septic tank construction,
sewerage pump,
drain hydro jetting