In order better understand unconventional septic systems, one may find it useful to know what a conventional septic system
is and what it does:
Septic 101
Onsite sewage treatment - is necessary when you operate outside the P.O.T.W. (Publicly Operated Treatment Works).
This means that you need to treat your own sewage.
In order understand how to do this one needs to understand how a septic system generally works.
The Conventional Septic System:
The Septic Tank's job is to separate the solids
from the liquids. Once separated, the tank holds the solids for digestion periodic removal.
Septic tanks are called "septic" because they work in an anaerobic state.
The septic wastewater (effluent) drains or flows
into the field lines. Conventional field lines are little more than a trench with gravel to allow the water to disperse
and be absorbed by the soil.
Field Line Problems - can develop
due to the forming of a bio-mat. The bio-mat forms in the field lines where the anaerobic water makes contact with the
aerobic soil.
The majority of field line problems occur due
to the bio-mat and the bio-mat can be easily and inexpensively prevented by adding an Aerobic Treatment Unit to your
septic system.
Un-convetional Septic Systems:
The Aerobic Treatment Unit adds
air to the anaerobic effluent - turning the effluent aerobic so that it is more easily absorbed into the soil. This
also prevents the forming of the bio-mat, which is the cause of most field line problems.
Chambers - The new technology of "chambers"
replaces conventional field lines. Chambers allow bottom and side-wall exposure without the hindrance of aggregate fill.
Mound Systems - are used when you need
your field lines above ground in order to keep the proper distance from the water table. These lines are generally laid on
top of the ground and covered with soil and appropriate landscaping.
Peat Moss Systems - in place
of conventional field lines, Peat Moss, contained in containers above or below ground, can be used to
filter and disperse the effluent naturally.
Please Note: All of the above systems require
gravity.
Drip-Emitter Systems
The Drip-Emitter System is used when the conventional
gravity system cannot be used due to poor absorption rates, proximity to subsurface restrictive layers or high water tables.
These systems force the waste water into the
soil using pressure!
The Perc-Rite System is such a system and Dad's professionally installs these systems.
For more information, please contact Dad's today!
Dad's Septic and Well Service
See our contact page or phone: (770) 692-0202
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