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Have you ever wondered what happens to the wastewater from your house? Did you know that the bacteria in your septic system play a significant role in keeping your system healthy? Well, if you are like many homeowners who have always wondered about the mechanism of a septic system and the role of bacteria but never had the chance to learn it, you are in luck. In this article, we will go through how a septic system works to treat the wastewater from your house, the role of bacteria in your septic system, and how to maintain the bacteria in the system. If you want to learn more, call Rooter Septic Services today.

How Does A Septic System Work

A septic system is an underground wastewater treatment system used in areas far from a centralized sewer system. It consists of three basic components: a septic tank, a drain field, and connecting pipes.

• Flow of Wastewater to the Tank: When water is used from a house, it travels through a pipe to the septic tank.
• Inside the Tank: The wastewater is separated inside the septic tank. If there are any solids in the water, like human waste or food scraps, they settle at the bottom of the tank while water, oil, and grease float on top.
• The Role of Bacteria: Beneficial bacteria play a role in breaking down the organic matter that settles at the bottom of the tank, hence reducing the volume of solids and making space for new ones to come
• Flow of Water: The water and oil that was on top leaves the tank through an outlet pipe that leads to a drain field
• Inside the Drainfield: The drain field is a network of pipes buried in gravel trenches. The water that travels to the drain field is slowly released into the soil for treatment. The soil acts as a filter, removing harmful nutrients and microbes while allowing the rest of the water to join a bigger body of water underground.

The Role of Bacteria In Your Septic System

In the previous section, we briefly mentioned how a septic system works and the role of bacteria. Let’s go a little deeper into the role of bacteria. Just as your body can digest what we eat and drink, the beneficial bacteria in the septic systems do the same. Whether the tank is with or without oxygen, the microbes work together to process waste. With proper use of the system and regular septic pumping, these bacteria could handle all organic matter and create a healthy environment. So, maintaining the bacteria in your septic system is crucial. Call a septic service today to learn more.

How To Maintain The Bacteria In Your Septic System

• Avoid introducing toxins in your septic system: Bacteria in your septic system are sensitive to modern cleaning products, which kill them. So, homeowners must be careful about the products they pour down the drains or toilets to maintain the presence and health of the bacteria in the system.
• Add bacterial enzymes to treat your septic system: Just like it is easy to kill the bacteria in your septic system, it is also easy to stimulate them. Septic tank additives effectively allow bacteria to thrive and help your system.

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