The septic tank at home serves for the assembly and treatment of wastewater. The meaning of its installation is that the water that gets into the first and second sections of the septic tank undergo a rough cleaning.
In what cases is it impossible to install a septic tank?
Before you start organizing a septic tank, you need to determine its appearance and analyze the soil. Installation of a septic tank is not possible if:
- clay soil type;
- groundwater level is more than 3 m;
- if there is a well nearby, a well;
- if the distance to the walls of the structure is up to 5 m.
Types of septic tanks and their features
There are several types of septic tanks for the home. The most popular are septic tanks made of brick, concrete and plastic. The advantage of a plastic septic tank is that it does not require assembly. A fairly ready-made system to correctly install. When installing a plastic structure, special attention should be paid to the issue of reliable fastening of the septic tank.
It is necessary to attract special equipment to the installation of a concrete septic tank. All concrete rings must be sealed and sealed. A brick septic tank differs from concrete one only in that its installation does not require a lot of time and money. The only thing to consider is the choice of material. It is best to use full clay brick.
Blockage control
The most effective means of combating siltation and clogging are considered biological products. Bacteria actively act on sewage and fats and decompose them. The action of bacteria eliminates unpleasant odors. But for their normal functioning they must not be allowed to enter chemicals. For prevention purposes, it is recommended that the septic tanks be cleaned annually. Sludge accumulations are removed by sewage machines or drainage pumps. The use of a suction pump helps automate the entire process.
In addition to the proper installation of the sewer system, it is necessary to provide an inspection well to avoid clogging. The most common way to clean septic tanks from contamination is to replace storage tanks.
