Why You Should Consider an Alternative Septic System
November 30, 2011 by Trevor D. Allensworth
Filed under Green Tips
Is there anything more unsavory than a backed up septic system, flooding your backyard or collecting in low lying areas? Aside from being unhealthy, leaving the problem unattended can result in fines and citations for non-compliance with local health codes. And, this doesn’t even take into account the issues you’ll face with your neighbors!
Some properties don’t lend themselves to easy installation of a septic system. If you have a challenging yard, you might find that an alternative septic system is the answer.
Raised beds can be used in areas where there is not enough room for a conventional leaching bed due to a high groundwater level or bedrock that is too close to the level of the yard. As a last resort, when there is no way to use gravity as a means of moving the wastewater, the septic mound system is the answer. Since the wastewater doesn’t filter through on its own, a holding tank is installed to collect and distribute it by way of a pump.
If your current, conventional septic system is still functioning properly, but you would like to upgrade to something more environmentally friendly, there are a options available. Aerobic septic systems render a high quality effluent which is sterilized and then used for surface irrigation. Disinfection septic systems use chlorine to sanitize the wastewater, which is then stored in a holding tank, often referred to as a dosing chamber until the process is complete.
Disinfection systems use chlorine to sanitize wastewater. The wastewater is collected in a holding tank, also called a dosing chamber, until the process has been completed. Many municipalities require that the chlorine is removed before the wastewater is released.
To learn more about alternative septic systems, talk to a professional, licensed plumber in your area. He’ll be able to recommend the best type of system for your specific needs.
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