TRUSTED SEPTIC SYSTEM MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FROM H2OZARKS
Cleaner Water Together
At H2Ozarks, one of our main goals is creating cleaner water sources for our state and the environment. One of the main ways that we can protect the water quality of our Arkansas streams and reservoirs is by providing thorough maintenance to our wastewater treatment systems. Without proper maintenance, onsite wastewater systems such as septic tanks or decentralized community wastewater treatment plants can become contaminated. When this water source is not properly maintained, the groundwater and surface water can begin to face problems.
Ongoing Maintenance for Septic Systems
So what does ongoing maintenance look like? Ongoing maintenance for a septic system means regularly pumping and removing the contents between every three to five years. Maintenance is an important part of the process because it keeps the lateral field clear so that it can work at optimum capacity. For household wastewater eighty percent of the treatment is done by bacteria and microorganisms in the soil.
Rising numbers in population can cause additional problems for surface waters, lakes, and streams of places such as the Beaver Lake watershed. The Karst geology of this area, which is prone to having rocky or shallow soil can cause more issues with wastewater treatment. Karst areas can be a challenge because the soil conditions are often not compatible with conventional onsite septic systems wastewater treatment.
Advanced vs Traditional Septic Systems
Advanced treatment systems have begun to emerge in recent years as more newer technology has been approved. As opposed to the gravity-fed tank and drain field, the advanced treatment systems contain, a pretreatment chamber. The pretreatment chamber provides aeration to promote digestion of wastewater by bacteria. Next, the pretreated wastewater is pumped into dispersal lines or drip irrigation lines which spread it out in the soil for final treatment. The right treatment system choice for a location is determined by the type of soil in the area. From, cost and installation, to other factors, both advanced treatment systems and conventional septic systems have their pros and cons. Our team at H2Ozarks would love to give you additional resources and information regarding advanced and conventional septic systems. Contact H2Ozarks today to learn more!
