Let’s talk about the different parts of a septic system if you are considering having one installed at your residential or commercial property. Express Septic Services can install a septic system to pull you off of the sewage system and save you money. Septic systems do their own job of containing hazardous waste and treating it. This means you won’t have a municipal sewage bill anymore. The only expense you will have is the cost of maintaining the septic system, which happens to be cheaper. For those who are concerned about the environment, septic systems are also more environmentally-friendly.
Main Septic Line
The first component that makes up a septic system is the main pipe that extends from your home or business to the septic tank. This main septic line transfers the waste and wastewater from your household plumbing to the septic system every time you run water or flush the toilet. The main septic line is just like the main sewage line you would have running from your home to the municipal sewage system.
Septic Tank
Once the wastewater and waste are transferred from your home to the septic tank via the main line it rests there so the solid waste can settle at the bottom of the septic tank. The septic tank also collects scum, such as grease or oil, and stores it in compartments. The remaining wastewater is then transferred out of the tank to the leach field where it is treated so it can be introduced into the groundwater system. The septic tank contains beneficial bacteria that will feed off the solid waste to treat it.
Leach Field
The leach field is made up of several layers of materials and positive bacteria. This field allows the wastewater to percolate through the layers so the harmful bacteria and viruses are treated and removed. It’s important that you never overload the leach field, i.e., do several loads of laundry in one day. Overloading it will prevent the layers from being able to treat the wastewater properly.
Underlying Soil
Finally, there is soil underneath the leach field that is designed to provide the final treatment of the wastewater. This ensures the water is free of contaminants when it is introduced into the groundwater supply.
As you can see, septic systems are quite amazing in their design. Call Express Septic Services in Greenville, SC, today if you are interested in obtaining a quote to have a septic system installed at your home or business.
