Solids in the wastewater float to the top (scum) or sink to the bottom (sludge).
Anaerobic bacteria (bacteria existing without oxygen) in the tank break down contaminants in the wastewater.
Treated wastewater (effluent) exits the septic tank and enters the leaching system.
The leaching system grows aerobic bacteria (bacteria that require oxygen) further breaking down unhealthy effluent contaminants.
Effluent (now leachate) exits the leaching system and passes through the soils.
Why Enviro-Septic®?
The Enviro-Septic® leaching system has been tested and proven more effective at treating unhealthy effluent contaminants than other leaching systems. Enviro-Septic® systems remove up to 99% of many effluent contaminants preventing them from filtering through the soils and entering the groundwater. Since groundwater is the source of many households' drinking water, eliminating these unhealthy contaminants is extremely critical. No other systems are even close to being as efficient as Enviro-Septic®. That's how Presby Environmental is Protecting You and the Environment.
Enviro-Septic® Wastewater Treatment System Operating Maintenance
Introduction
Enviro-Septic® wastewater treatment systems are virtually maintenance free. However, an awareness of system abuse and simple easy maintenance will guarantee system longevity.
System abuse conditions
The following conditions constitute system abuse.
Liquid in high volume (excessive number of occupants, leaking fixtures, whirlpool tubs, hot tubs, water softening equipment or additional water discharging fixtures if not specified in system design).
Solids in high volume (excessive number of occupants, paper products, personal hygiene products, garbage disposals or water softening equipment if not specified in system design)
Antibiotic medicines in high concentrations
Cleaning products in high concentrations
Fertilizers or other caustic chemicals in any amount
Petroleum products in any amount
Latex and oil paints
Presby Environmental, Inc. does not recommend the use of septic system additives.
System maintenance
These simple procedures will guarantee system longevity.
Inspect the septic tank at least once every two years under normal usage. Have the tank emptied when surface scum and bottom sludge occupy one-fourth or more of tank capacity.
After pumping, inspect the septic tank for integrity to ensure that no groundwater flow is entering it. Also check the integrity of the tank inlet and outlet baffles.
Inspect the system to ensure that vents are in place and free of obstructions.
Site maintenance
It is important that the system site remain free of shrubs, trees, and other woody vegetation to within a minimum of 10' feet.
