Septic FAQ
What causes problems in septic tanks and drainfields?
Every day your septic installation receives a heavy dose of soap, grease, excrement, toilet paper, food residue, detergents, cleaning products, etc. The amount is directly proportional to the number of people in your residence and your living habits. These wastes accumulate inside the septic tank and slowly form a black sludge. Unfortunately, this black sludge not only accumulates inside the septic tank, but also inside the drainfield. This often goes on for years with anyone noticing. When the sludge has accumulated sufficiently to block the water flowing into the ground, it is said that the drainfield is clogged or saturated. Often that is when problems start showing up in the septic tank and drainfield.
How can I know my drainfield is clogged ?
Usually, septic installations will show apparent signs of wear. Here are a few examples :
- Water backs up and overflows where the septic tank cover is located, at the surface, or into the house.
- The ground is wet, spongy or vegetation is thicker at the surface of the drainfield.
- The water level is high in the septic tank.
- The house drains (ex.: bathtub, sink, shower) slowly or they make a gurgling sound. There are bad odors inside or outside the house.
How can I resolve my drainfield problems?
Our Remediator system promotes the growth of aerobic bacteria. The bacteria begin digesting the accumulated black sludge in the septic tank, the pipes of the drainfield and in the sand and gravel that filters the water. We offer the most effective and cost-efficient solution. The power consumption of the Remediator System utilizes less power than a 100w light bulb and extends the life of your septic system.
What is the success rate?
Often residents notice a change in smell with 24-48 hours. Within a few weeks, to a couple months, you will notice a change in your drainfield area. We have observed a high success rate in a variety of situations when treating clogged/clogging septic systems. When you consider the cost of replacing the septic installation or even the life of a new septic system, homeowners should look at the viability of extending their current septic system's life before investing in replacing their installation.
How can I prevent my drainfield from clogging?
Our Remediator system promotes the growth of aerobic bacteria. The bacteria begin digesting the black sludge in the septic tank and prevent it from reaching the pipes of the drainfield the sand and gravel that filters the water. We offer the most effective and cost-efficient preventative solution. The power consumption of the Remediator System utilizes less power than a 100w light bulb and extends the life of your septic system. Are your products adapted to all types of septic systems ?
Our Remediator System is suited to most types of septic installation. Whether you have a gravity flow drainfield, a pumped drainfield, a mound or a direct discharge system.
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