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Even though you can’t see them, the bacteria in your septic tank is one of the most important parts of the system. If your bacteria isn’t working as effectively as it should, a septic supplier can recommend the right additive to get them rolling again.
Aerobic septic systems are available in several different designs, depending on need and other factors. They are installed in two-, three-, and four-chamber configurations as well as suspended or attached-growth systems and saturated or non-saturated wastewater treatment.
It’s important to remember that every dollar you can save on your septic tank supplies is an extra dollar of profit you’ll make on the job. If you aren’t sure whether your current supplier is really giving you the best price on septic tank supplies, it may be time to check us out.
Often, biochemical processes common in nature also work to neutralize sewage on a large scale. Beneficial bacteria feed on organic compounds in sewage, hastening its decomposition. Most treatment methods rely at least partially on naturally occurring bacteria to process sewage.
If you're just learning about septic systems, it's easy to conclude that the tank is where the action is. That's not quite true, though. Where the tank is necessary for storing and "sorting" waste, the leach or drain field is where most of the waste treatment takes place.