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Many people have told us that their local septic system company have told them that the only solution is
to replace the drainage field. The cost of this solution is many thousands of dollars. There is also the
risk that your entire system might be condemned and have to be replaced with a very expensive system such
as a mound system or holding tank.
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Virtually every product or system in your home comes
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YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM
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Learn important Facts including
How does a septic system works
What causes your septic system to fail
The truth and exposure of the “smoke and mirrors” solutions
What local contractor doesn’t know or doesn’t want you to know
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What local contractor doesn’t know or doesn’t want you to know
Sewage Treatment
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Changing the Health and Ecology of the World |
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Claiming your product can “Change the World” is a bold statement. However, that is exactly what Aero-Stream® was invited
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In 2004, Aero-Stream® accepted the invitation offer by these three government agencies and visited the Tsunami devastated country of Sri Lanka. Every
failing septic system creates health risks. In many third world countries these health risks become a matter of life or death.
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The Septic System Owners Manual |
This manual is presented
to clear up the mistruths about your septic system,
expose the “Smoke and Mirror solutions”, allow you
to stay clear of the “Snake Oil” Salesperson and
expose a process that has been used for over 100
years to treat wastewater.
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The Septic System Owners Manual Chapter Review
(Chapter 4) Septic System Types
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Gravity Drain Fields
As implied, gravity drain fields work by allowing the effluent from the septic tank into a series of trenches by gravity. In this case, the drain field must be below the outlet level of the septic tank.
A conventional gravity system consists of a network perforated 4 inch diameter pipe laid in approximately 3 foot wide gravel-filled trenches. The bottoms of the trenches lie on natural undisturbed soil. The bottom of the trench typically needs to be 3 feet above any restrictive layer, such as a hardpan, or the seasonal high water table. The soil between the bottom of the trench and the hardpan or water table is used in the final treatment of the septic tank effluent.
The soil below the drain lines filters effluent as it passes through the soil pores. Chemical and biological processes treat the effluent as it percolates down through the soil. The treatment process cleans the effluent before it reaches the groundwater. This works best when the soil is somewhat dry, permeable, contains adequate amounts of oxygen and there is enough soil depth to complete the cleaning process.
The size of the drain field depends on the estimated daily wastewater flow and soil conditions. The number of bedrooms and soil type determines the total number of square feet of drain field area that is needed. The specific size of the system is generally regulated by the State which has jurisdiction.
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Cesspool
A cesspool is simply a pit in the ground, with the walls lined by stone or metal
with holes in it and covered with a lid. They used to be much more common and can
still be found in some older homes. There are many problems associated with failing
cesspools.
The original type of sewage system, often still in use in older homes.
They were simply a single hole in the ground loosely blocked up with
locally available materials - stone, brick, block, or railroad ties -
and capped either with ties covered with a layer of old steel roofing
or a cast-in-place concrete lid with a cleanout hole near the center.
All household wastewater entered and the liquid portion was absorbed
into the ground. When the soil plugged, a new cesspool was added. Wiser
installers placed an elbow, or better still, a tee in the outlet pipe
from the first cesspool, creating a baffle to hold back floating grease and scum.
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Pressure Distribution Drain fields
Pressure distribution systems are usually installed when the site
conditions do not allow the drain field to be installed at a lower
elevation than the septic tank outlet. Pressure distribution systems
always have a pump and therefore they dose the entire drain field
with effluent. The effluent is absorbed into the drain field until
the pump tank accumulates enough effluent from the household for
another dose.
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Drywell or Seepage Pit Constructed identically to a cesspool and differs only in that the clarified effluent from a septic tank or the wastewater
from a washing machine or other grey water may enter. Modern drywells are often pre-cast perforated rings surrounded by
crushed stone to increase the absorption area. Drywells can also be used to return storm water to the ground or to relocate
basement drainage water to another location above the water table. Depending on the geographical location, these systems may
be 6 - 8 feet deep and 6 - 8 feet in diameter or 30 - 40 feet deep and 3 - 4 feet in diameter. |
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Mound Systems
A mound system can be used when a site has inadequate soil depth.
A mound is a drain field raised above the natural soil surface with
a specific sand fill material. Within the sand fill is a gravel
bed with a network of pressurized pipes. Septic tank effluent is
pumped through the pipes in controlled doses to insure uniform
distribution throughout the bed. Treatment of the effluent occurs
as it moves through the sand and into the natural soil.
Drainage around the mound site is critical if the system is to
function properly. On sloping sites the down slope area below
the mound must remain protected.
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Gravity
Consists of a septic tank which flows effluent by gravity to a distribution box
(D-box); one or more connections to this D-box drain into trenches typically
filled with gravel. Only a small part of the drain field is used at any one time.
These systems require the least amount of maintenance required of any system
type but requires the greatest soil depth in order to provide adequate treatment
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Holding Tank
Self-contained watertight wastewater tank with a high water alarm.
Must be routinely pumped to prevent overflows or back-ups into the house.
Most commonly used as a temporary measure to allow continued occupancy
of a house until a more permanent fix can be arranged. Some schools use
this system when sewers are not available and no suitable site exists
for an on-site sewage system. Requires posting a bond for potential spills
and being on contract with an approved sludge hauler. Management oversight
is needed to prevent sewage overflows.
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Gravity
Consists of a septic tank which flows effluent by gravity to a distribution box
(D-box); one or more connections to this D-box drain into trenches typically
filled with gravel. Only a small part of the drain field is used at any one time.
These systems require the least amount of maintenance required of any system
type but requires the greatest soil depth in order to provide adequate treatment
of the effluent. |
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