Septic Tank Treatment

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Septic Tank TreatmentThe follow ing information covers septic tank treatments since theoriginal inception o f the septic tank, cesspool and drain field or leach

field dating back to the mid 1800s.Septic tanks and their treatments have been a topic of discussion throughout the sanitaryindustry since the early 1800s when they were believed to have been invented by the

French home owner John Mouras. Mouras is believed to have designed a septic tank and

built a prototype fabricated from concrete and stone which functioned properly for itsintended use. The lateral piping connecting the home to the system was crafted from clayand mud since these were the only materials that were readily available at the time. Several

years later when John Mouras dismantled the unit, he and other local villagers were

astounded by the fact that the tank was for the most part clear with very little solid wastecollected inside the chamber. Mouras then approached a scientist of the day with his new

invention and submitted an application for patent which was granted in the late 1800s. The

septic tank system then made its way to the United States of America in 1883. Septic

systems have been a mandatory home amenity ever since.

The matter in which the solids had dissipated was not completely clear to Mouras and hisfellow scientist. What was very clear was that his system for the treatment of solid organichousehold waste was very effective. The fact of the matter is that Mr. Mouras had stumbledacross the process we commonly refer to today as digestation or the anaerobic digestion

process. The human body produces a natural occurring coli form type of bacteria thatcreates an action within a septic tank that helps to break down the solids in the wastewatercreating a byproduct of carbon dioxide and effluent or water. The gradual process that the

organic solid waste undergoes is an anaerobic digestion.

With modern technology encompassing practically all facets of our lives, some of our early

inventions are feeling the paid associated with heavy duty cleaners and anti-bacterialproducts. Since septic tank systems are designed to function provided bacterial coloniesremain high, bleaches and other detergents are causing incomplete digestation which

eventually leads to drain field failure in many cases. Since inflation has also progressessince the invent of the septic tank, drain field replacement can cost as much as todays highpriced sports cars.


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Anaerobic digestion is a natural and fairly basic process in which microorganisms break

down biodegradable solid organic material in an environment where oxygen is not present.

The process is also widely used in community waste water treatment plants in treatinghouse hold wastewater sludges and organic wastes that would otherwise be destined to bedeposited in landfills or incinerator. With out the anaerobic digestion process, waste water

would also find its way into our freshwater lakes, streams, rivers and water sheds causing

disease and contamination.

The introduction of anti bacterial products such as hand soaps, household cleaners andbleaches has been blamed for having a negative impact in the way our septic tanks and

cesspit digest organic solids. The anaerobic digestion process has been compromised by theinflux of these products. Antibacterial products appear to be weakening or killing our

systems bacteria causing a lack of digestion of solids, sludge and scum in the septic

systems - requiring most systems to utilize aseptic tank UtreatmentUto supplement thenatural strains. Solids, fats, oils and greases are not being broken down at a rate sufficient

to prevent their movement into the drain field. Without digestion, the septic tank will overfill. The solids, sludge and scum will make their way past the septic tank into the drain field.

The solids will typically convert into a black tar like substance clogging soil pores, resultingin a septic system failure. This black tar like substance is referred to as (bio-mat). Without

the presents of a strong bacterial presents, the systems must be pumped out periodicallydue to the lack of digestion.

High bacterial count shock treatments (a commonseptic tank UtreatmentUprocess) are often

successfully employed into the failing septic system. This will cause the digestion process toreactivate breaking down solid sludge and bio-mat restoring the system and drain field

lateral lines to original condition. The process of bacterial shock treatment is becoming a

common inexpensive treatment of failing septic systems as an alternative to replacing theseptic tank and drain field at a cost of several thousands of dollars. Chemical treatmentssuch as toxic acids and additives are typically a short term alternative treatment that will

render the systems bacteria dead, killing-off the needed septic tank bacteria. You may

receive a temporary reduction of clogs, solids, sludge and scum. This will only be a short

lived and last as long as the treatment is concentrated and activated. Bacterial septic tanktreatment on the other hand, will continue to grow and multiply creating a healthy septic

system environment.

Some chemical septic tank treatments or harsh chemical additives can actually damage the

septic system. Yeast can cause frothing and excessive activity resulting in coagulation ofgreases. This agitation forces solid waste into the drain field, clogging the soil or drain field.Other septic chemicals additives intended to kill tree roots or unclog clogged leach field soils
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can contaminate the environment. If using a root killer in your drain field, it is important touse a bacterial environmentally friendly product that will be safe for your septic system.

Watch what goes down the drain. Controlling what goes into the water that enters the septic

system is just as important as the amount of water that flows into the system. We have

listed just a few items below that will give you some insight into the (Dos and Don'ts) of

septic systems.

Use water saving shower heads and faucet aerators. Install water saving low flow toilets. Repair leaking toilets, drains and faucets (ad food coloring to the bowl or drain to

detect leaks). Make sure floor and roof drains are not connected to the sewage system. Make sure floor and roof drains are not connected to the sewage system. Use water saving washers and space out the time between washings. This will limit

the flow of gray water to the drain field.

Never dispose of toxic waste or hazardous chemicals such as paint, householdcleansers and oils. Dumping these items down your drain can contaminate

groundwater. Never put plastic, cloth, or unnecessary paper products down the septic system. Avoid using house hold cleaning products that contain anti bacteria properties. These

products will kill the live bacteria that are essential to the digestion of the septicsystem.

Avoid using garbage disposals - they will accelerate the accumulation of solids in thesystem causing clogs or damage.

Always maintain your septic system to prevent costly repairs with a potent septictank treatment that is capable of breaking down sludge while simultaneously battlingtodays common household detergents.

In the event you do experience a build up of sludges and organic wastes orblockage, always consider all natural methods for septic tank treatments as opposedto a chemical solution.

The most common, practical and proven method of unclogging a septic system is to shockthe system with a high count bacteria product such as NT-Max Septic Tank Treatment.

Follow up with a monthly bacterial maintenance program to assure that maximumbreakdown of all organics occurs. A good bacterial septic tank shock treatment loadeddirectly into the system will normally open and restore a drain field - digesting bio-mat in 1to 5 weeks. Introduce a monthly maintenance program and you will avoid repairs and

excessive pump outs now and down the road.

Brad Skierkowski

NewTechBio, editorwww.newtechbio.com
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