What is a septic system?

A septic system can be defined as an on-site waste disposal system for wastewater and other solids from bathrooms, showers, kitchens and laundry. All these wastes have to be treated and then disposed so that it gets absorbed into the soil. The septic tank involves bacterial action which reduces the pathogens and breaks down the wastes into effluents that can be easily and safely absorbed when drained into the soil.

Components of a waste disposal system

• A septic tank which holds the solid wastes

• A pipe that connects the building to the tank

• A pipe that connects and conducts the effluents to the distribution box

• The distribution box is connected to the absorption system

• Absorption system that drains the effluents to the soil

• A pathogen digesting bacteria that are formed below the absorption system in the soil

There may be a few variations in this scheme which depends upon the climate, soil condition, space and economy of the material.

Who cleans the septic tank? How often? When?

Plumbing companies and septic tank cleaning contractors inspect and clean the septic tanks. All the material needs to be extracted from the tank, the sludge is mixed with the liquid portion of the tank and the scum is broken up. The thickness of floating scum and settled sludge layer determines whether the tank needs to be pumped or not.

Septic tank failures

There are many causes of septic tank failure. The most visible failures are the backflow in the toilet and effluent appears on the surface in your yard or your neighbor’s yard.  Odor from the septic tank area also indicates system failure. 

The most common causes of septic tank failure are:

·         Broken or clogged pipes

·         Damaged tank and septic tank lids

·         Toppled distribution box

·         A defect in the soil absorption piping

·         Clogged or saturated soil absorption area

Be safe- hazards if you are inspecting your septic tank system

•  An insecure, loose or missing septic tank cover is an invitation for fatal accidents. Do not enter the septic tank for repair without proper training

•  Old or rusty septic tanks with homemade or rotting covers are possibly a fatal hazard. Asphyxiation is one of the major issues that the person faces

• Only licensed, trained and equipped personnel may enter the septic tanks. Simply leaning over the tank has reported to cause asphyxia

• Effluent on the surface is a major health hazard which requires immediate professional cleaning

A note of caution

Sewer gas contains methane. This is highly explosive when in higher concentration which may cause an explosion.

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