Key pointers for septic system installation

Cleaning of septic system is absolutely necessary to keep the drainage safe and functional in the long term.

A Septic care system is self-contained, highly efficient, an underground system for waste water treatment. These systems dispose the household waste water after treating it effectively. These are economical compared to the centralized sewage system, mostly installed in rural areas are largely due to the space available. Septic care is a simple process to maintain and install the tank due to the basic design structure. It makes this underground sewer system quite affordable to all. When installed in a home, the septic system is not connected with multiple sewer lines, preventing the disruption to the environment.

If you ensure periodic septic care then no further problems will arise.

Septic tank is a key component in the system which is primarily used in many rural areas where waste water treating mechanism is essential. There are 2 kinds of systems mainly the: 1) Alternative system 2) Gravity fed system which includes the ATUs (aerobic treatment units). In alternative septic method, electric pumps are used. Such project is recommended by a professional having plenty of field experience and understands the potential risks posed by the watershed pollution. This is possible as per USA health jurisdictions, and an individual owner which has skill sets in using the backhoe equipment will help in facile septic system installation.

Ways to install the Gravity fed system

1.    Initially gather all tools and equipment required for excavation like shovel, trencher, tractor, PVC pipe, glue, hand saw fittings, enjambement material and more.

2.    Comply with country and state health regulations to obtain the required permits. Further it may include federal permits.

3.    Size and type of the drainage should be known before the system is installed. The test can be conducted by an independent lab or local health officer, though rules for permit vary and once the regulation is achieved then you can begin the installation.

4.    Plan for going downhill has to be planned as mechanical means apart from gravity is not used to discharge the sludge. A divided tank with a perforated pipe will be required for embedded gravel.

5.    Dig a huge hole in the ground to fix the septic tank below the ground. It mainly comes in parts which have to be assembled. The bottom part has proper divisions for the effluent which flows down after the bacterial breakdown to the leech field.

6.    Lay out the land well such that systematic water flow is maintained in the drain and tank field.

7.    Place the half washed inch drain rock from the gravel pit which holds the pipe steadily. The pipe in the gravity field is capped with no opening on the slope.

8.    The tank and the pipe have to be covered once green tag is received from the inspector.

Installation of Alternative septic systems

You can set the pump chamber like a septic tank in the alternative method. It contains the effluent which floats and has to be pumped out in the leech field periodically. It is a sealed system which requires the licensed electrician to test the state regulations. Areas filled with ground water must have the ATU’s or the pump chamber which are empty. These tanks must be protected against heavy flotation materials.

1.    Common construction details of the layout including the sewers outside the home, depth of the tank, pressurized drain field system, effluent lines and the additional ATU’s must match septic plans.

2.    Cover the pressurized lines after the system activation.

In-order to maintain the septic care, few things is essential to know beforehand:

1. Understand the septic tank

Soil wastes in the septic tank settle down towards the bottom while the scum rises above. Excess liquid separates from the leach field which produces bacteria that breaks the solids which must be pumped out of the tank.

2. Preserve water

The septic tank installed underground is capable of handling volumes of water. The tank requires time to segregate the liquids from solids by extracting the waste completely to release in the drain. Keep constant check on the leaky faucets and running toilets. You can reduce the waste in the septic system by installing high efficiency and low flow toilets.

The waste accumulated must be discharged off quickly before the foul smell spreads in the entire space.

3.Heavy things should be at bay

Heavy materials should not be placed on the drain field ground like a car parked, a shed, asphalt, ground pool, RV, cement. It can damage the pipes and the tank to compromise the drain field effectiveness.

Make sure the drain field or the tank area does not have trees nearby. The pipes can get damaged with the aggressive tree roots like the willow trees.

4.Chemicals and biodegradable discharge in the drain

These are toxic materials which can clog the drain completely, though chemicals can kill the bacteria. Products like Kleenex, hygiene products, diapers, dental floss, cat litter, coffee grounds, condoms, Gasoline, paper towels, household chemicals, bleach, paint, grease all can block the drain completely.

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