Several Septic Systems That You Can Install In Your Property

If you are planning on installing or replacing an old septic system, there are a few things that you should remember. The first thing that you should do is to look out for the best spot for your drain field. Find a good place for your drain field, it shouldn’t be near trees or bushes. Regularly pumping your septic systems is a must. Doing this might benefit you in the future.

Here is a variety of the septic system that you can install on your property:

Conventional Septic System

It is also mentioned as a basic or standard system. The process of this system starts within the tank, which holds all of the wastewater from your home. The wastewater and also other solid wastes then separate into different layers over time. The grease and lighter solids float to the top part of the tank, while the solids sink to the bottom of the tank where plenty of naturally-occurring bacteria breaks it down.

The middle part of the system is formed from partially treated wastewater. As gravity (or pumps) pushes them out of the tank, it flows directly through the drain field or leach field. A drain field is made from underground pipes that are usually surrounded by permeable gravel or solids. The drain field contains bacteria that help treat the wastewater and also help remove most of the impurities of the opposite organic materials by digesting them.

Alternative Septic System

Some areas won't be suitable for the traditional system. An example is that very high waters can disrupt proper drainage. Some soil types and depths are not appropriate for conventional systems. Due to this, you can use the alternative septic system. The only difference between the traditional system and the alternative system is the way the system handles the wastewater.

Common Types of Septic Systems

Septic system. size and design can vary a lot, from within your neighborhood to across the whole world, due to a lot of factors. Some of these factors include the soil type, site slope, lot size, household size, proximity to sensitive water bodies, local regulations, and weather conditions. Below are some of the most commonly used types of septic systems. 

• Mound System
  Mound systems are what you should choose to install if the area has shallow soil depths, shallow bedrock, or high groundwater. The sand mound that was constructed contains the drain field trench. The effluent from the septic tank flows to the pump chamber where it will be pumped to the mound in different doses. The effluent gets treated when it is finally discharged into the trench and then filtered through the sand before it gets dispersed into the soil. Even though mound systems can be a good option for certain conditions, they require a considerable amount of periodic maintenance and space.
  
  

• Chamber System
  The Chamber system is an example of a graveless system. The chamber system serves as another type of design for the stone/gravel system. The primary advantage of a chamber system is the increased ease of construction and delivery. They are also well suited for areas that have high groundwater tables, in a vacation home, in an area where there are only a few amounts of gravel, or in other areas where other types of technologies like plastic chambers are always available.
  
  This type of system typically consists of a series of chambers that are connected. The area that is around the chambers is filled with soil. The pipes are the ones that carry the wastewater from the septic tank into the chambers. While in the chambers, The wastewater then comes into contact with the soil. The microbes that are near the soil are the ones who will treat the effluent.
  
  

• Conventional System
  The first one is a conventional system. It is a decentralized wastewater treatment system that consists of a drain field or a trench, and a septic tank. This type of system is usually installed in small businesses or single-family homes.
  
  The stone/gravel drain field is a type of design that has already existed for decades. The name typically refers to the construction of the drain field. With this type of design, the effluent is pumped up from the septic tank into a shallow underground trench of gravel and stone. A fabric or a similar material is then placed on the top of the trench so that dirt, sand, and any other contaminants will not enter the clean stone. Effluent is then filtered through the ton and is then treated by microbes by the time it reaches the soil below the stone/gravel trench.

Always take into account the soil type, site slope, lot size, household size, proximity to sensitive water bodies, local regulations, and weather conditions when you are going to install a new septic system.