If you own a home or run a business, you probably have either a septic or sewer system for waste disposal. Many people believe sewer systems are the best way to dispose of waste because they do not have to use septic pumping companies or worry about drain fields. However, they may not realize how many benefits come from having a septic tank system. Here are some good reasons to own septic systems.
What is a Septic System?
A public sewer system drains into a large area where raw sewage is treated. It may take care of an entire community’s liquid waste. On the other hand, a septic tank system acts as its own waste treatment center. When you flush a toilet or use a drain, everything goes into the tank. The tank uses bacteria to break down solid waste and liquid is passed into the drain field. The drain field is usually a series of perforated pipes, and they may have gravel beds underneath them. The ground and gravel work as a filtration system to effectively clean the liquid. Occasionally, sludge will build up, and every few years, septic pumping companies come out and pump all the sludge from the tank.
Benefits
A septic system is one of the most cost-effective ways to dispose of waste. For instance, a typical residential waste fee can be as much as fifty dollars a month or more. Industrial and commercial businesses may pay thousands of dollars each month for waste disposal fees. A septic system requires little maintenance, and once you pay the installation costs, there is just routine upkeep like calling septic pumping companies for service.
Septic systems with concrete tanks last a very long time. As long as they are properly maintained, you should have no problems with the drain fields either.
