Are septic systems more environmentally friendly?

Are septic systems more environmentally friendly?

The bottom line? Septic tanks are more environmentally friendly and more cost-effective than sewage treatment plants—if they are maintained.

Is there an alternative to septic?

Aerobic Treatment Systems (ATS) Aerobic systems are basically a small scale sewage treatment system. It’s similar to the septic tank system but uses an aerobic (more air and oxygen) process. These systems are generally found in rural areas and can be used for a single residence or for a small group of homes.

What is the most eco friendly septic system?

The Ecoflo biofilter is the most sustainable septic system available and the best way to protect your property and the environment for the future. This energy-free treatment system gently removes wastewater pollutants with a filter made of coconut husk fragments or a combination of coco and peat moss.

What’s better than a septic tank?

Plastic Chamber Leach Field Plastic chamber leach fields are great alternative septic systems for small lots and properties with high or variable groundwater tables. Plastic chambers in the shape of half pipes take the place of the gravel in the leach field and create a void for wastewater flow.

What is an AES septic system?

The AES is a simple, non-mechanical septic system that treats septic tank primary effluent to secondary or Advanced Secondary quality. The bacteria attaches itself to the walls of the enviro-septic pipes and will feed on the pollutants found in the effluent.

What is an AES bed?

The Advanced Enviro-Septic system is an innovative Advanced Secondary Wastewater Treatment System that is passive and non-mechanical giving it one of the lowest carbon footprints in the waste water treatment industry.

What is the difference between a septic tank and a leach field?

The septic tank stores solid waste products that are not reduced to liquid effluent until you have them pumped out and disposed of properly. The leech field is a series of perforated pipes that provide an effective means for disposing of contaminates without endangering animals or contaminating the ground water.

What is a Lett septic system?

This sewer system is a LETTS system, which consists of dual-chamber septic tanks at each residence that is designed toseparate solid and liquid waste and is connected to a main perimeter sewer line that collects all of the liquid waste from the homes, as shown in Figure 1.

What is a biofilter septic system?

The Biofilter® consists of a patented absorbent filter medium, contained in patented mesh baskets and sized accordingly to your daily waste use. The Biofilter® medium houses beneficial microbes that degrade and oxidize organic pollutants, coliform bacteria, ammonium, and other contaminants in septic tank effluent.

Is there a septic tank system in Australia?

For rural septic systems in Australia we have designed an extremely energy-efficient system with very low running costs. Worm technology provides a natural, Eco-friendly alternative to sewage and wastewater management. For commercial projects that need septic tank systems in Australia look no further.

How does an eco-friendly septic system work?

Using an innovative technology known as passive treatment, an eco-friendly septic system cultivates naturally-occurring bacteria. This bacteria neutralizes harmful contaminants found in wastewater and then returns the treated water to the environment, where it enters the soil and eventually joins the water table.

Why choose septseptic Systems Australia?

Septic systems Australia are super-fast at processing your sewage, wastewater and organic waste. In fact, 20 times faster than any normal septic system. All household wastewater and organic garbage, including food and vegetation, as well as some weeds is processed by our system.

Do caravan parks need septic systems in Australia?

For Caravan Parks or Camping Grounds in Australia our Septic Tank System is the perfect solution to process all sewage, wastewater and organic garbage. A prime example is the Stony Point Caravan Park that initially had two systems Retro fitted and later on had two new septic tank systems installed to bring the park up to specification.