Your Septic System
There are a wide variety of system designs. Your system may not be exactly like the drawings. However the basic principles of operation apply to all systems.

Note that septic systems have two parts: the tank and the drain field (sometimes called a leach bed). The two most common expenditures that result from improper maintenance or operation are frequent pumping and drain field replacement. By frequent pumping we mean more than once every two to three years. The information below will tell you how to prevent both.

Septic tanks are designed to allow bacteria and enzymes to biodegrade organic waste. This amazing process actually converts waste to water, carbon dioxide, and small amounts of mineral matter!

Incoming solid matter sinks. Soap and grease float. The tank has an outlet baffle to hold in undigested waste. Only clean water should leave the tank and enter lateral pipes. The water flows out of the laterals into a bed of gravel or sand, which acts as a final filter before the water enters the ground.

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1. Check the baffles every two years.
If the outlet baffle deteriorates, undigested waste escapes from the tank. It gradually fills the spaces between the gravel rocks preventing water from getting into the soil. When this happens water has only one place to go – up! A smelly, soggy, unsanitary backyard is the result. When inspecting baffles NEVER enter the tank. If you don’t know how to check the baffles yourself, call your professional septic pumper.

2. Stop killing your tank’s biological action.
Unfortunately there are many ways you can inhibit of kill the bacteria and enzymes. This causes waste to build up rapidly resulting in the need to pump the tank once or twice per year. If you don’t pump it accumulated waste will bypass the outlet baffle and plug the drain field. As part of the Bio-Clean program your pumper will give you special instructions on how to stop cleaning the biological action in your tank.

3. Have your tank pumped regularly.
Undigested mineral matter builds up on the bottom of your tank over the years. If the level gets too high it can flow out into the drain field. The tank must be pumped before this happens. Pumping every 3-5 years avoids any problems. Check with your state about regulations regarding the frequency of pumping. Compared to high cost of drain field replacement regular pumping is very inexpensive insurance.

4. Guard your investment with Bio-Clean.
Although some bacteria are present in the waste these organisms do not work well on protein, fiber, or grease. Furthermore, modern chemistry has provided us with advanced cleaning products made of complex molecules. Ordinary bacteria just can’t break these chemicals down. Bio-Clean is specialty formulated to biodegrade ALL types of biodegradable waste. Bio-Clean contains a larger quantity and higher quality and a unique combination of ingredients not found in other septic tank products. In fact Bio-Clean can even restore failing septic fields, in some cases.

If you will follow these four steps your septic system will give you decades of trouble free service! For more information on Bio-Clean contact your professional septic tank pumper.
 

Cesspools may be round or rectangular. They may be made of porous blocks or stone. There maybe two or three feet of crushed rock around the cesspool. The rocks and walls of the cesspool keep the solids in the pool while allowing water to seep into the ground.

Cesspools are designed to allow bacteria and enzymes to biodegrade organic waste. Through this amazing process waste is actually converted into water, carbon dioxide, and small amounts of mineral matter!

The two most common expenditures resulting form improper maintenance or operation are frequent pumping and replacement. By frequent pumping we mean more than once every two years. You can prevent both by following three easy steps.

1. Stop killing your tank’s biological action.
Unfortunately there are many ways you can inhibit of kill the bacteria and enzymes. This causes waste to build up rapidly resulting in the need to pump the cesspool once or even twice per year. If you don’t pump it accumulated waste will fill the pores in the wall and/or clog the spaces between the rocks. When this happens the cesspool must either be pumped and the walls and rocks cleaned or replaced altogether. As part of the Bio-Clean program your pumper will give you special instructions on how to stop cleaning the biological action in your tank.

2. Check the water level regularly.
The water level in your cesspool tells how well your system is working. When undigested waste plugs the walls water cannot flow as quickly, if at all. This causes the level to rise. Unless the water table is very high a high water level indicates problems. In some cases special applications of Bio-Clean will fix the problem. In other cases you may have to pump and clean the cesspool. Check with your professional septic pumper.

3. Guard your investment with Bio-Clean.
Some bacteria are present in the waste but these organisms do not work well on protein, fiber, or grease. Furthermore, modern chemistry has provided us with advanced cleaning products made of complex molecules.

Ordinary bacteria just can’t break these chemicals down. Bio-Clean is specialty formulated to biodegrade ALL types of biodegradable waste. Bio-Clean contains a larger quantity, a higher quality, and a unique combination of ingredients not found in other cesspool products. If you follow these three steps, your cesspool will give you decades of trouble free service! For more information on Bio-Clean, contact your professional pumper or plumber.