An Overview Of Septic Tank Systems Introduction A septic tank is a buried container that holds domestic wastewater to reduce the risk of contamination. Septic tanks are usually made of concrete, fiberglass, or plastic and are located underground. They contain a series of chambers that hold anaerobic bacteria and enzymes that break down solid waste…
While offering some level of operational efficiency, the performance of anaerobic septic systems pales in comparison to septic systems that have been converted to an aerobic bacterial environment.
Recently, the state of Florida passed legislation SB550 requiring owners of septic systems to pay for an inspection of their septic systems. If the 2.7 million Florida homeowners with septic systems are not prepared when SB550 becomes effective, they may be liable for quite a bit of money if their septic system does not pass the inspection.
In the last blog, a case was made for owners of septic systems to become involved with monitoring the health of their system. One of the ways this can be done is to monitor the sludge and scum layer thicknesses in the septic tank. There are a couple of tools owners of septic systems can use to perform this task.
We have been telling septic tank owners for months on this blog that one of the most important preventative maintenance tasks they can perform is to have their septic tank pumped at the appropriate time. So, get involved and monitor the depths of the scum and sludge layer. The knowledge you will gain will help you make better decisions down the road.
In general, septic tank systems are efficient, economical and safe when properly utilized and maintained. For most homeowners, periodic inspections and pumping of the septic tank is all that is required to keep the system safely operating at peak performance.
Many people do not pay attention to what they flush into their septic tank. Particularly harmful to the septic tank, septic system and water table are chemicals, pharmaceuticals, solvents and motor oils.
Have you ever heard of a septic system consisting of a septic tank and two drainfields? This is known as the alternating drainfield method.
Want to prevent the hassle and expense of dealing with septic tank problems? Try these 6 easy and proven methods and save yourself a lot of grief.
How do people figure out how big or small their septic tank should be? What logic is applied to sizing a septic tank? One of the most important factors in determining how big of a septic tank should be installed in a septic system is water usage.
