Most urban and suburban municipalities provide facilities to cater for industrial and domestic household waste at wastewater treatment plants. However in rural and more remote areas, it is septic tank systems, which provide the functions of sewers and treatment plants.
An optimal operation of the septic system is essential to health, the environment and property value. The septic system can become a health hazard, public nuisance, and a financial burden.
Bacteria must be present in the septic tank to digest the organic solids. Normal waste will provide enough bacteria to digest the solids. Adding more bacteria will not improve the system. A Non-Active Biocatalyst as OrTec will.
Many cleaning products used every day are harmful to bacteria. Products carrying warnings as below will kill bacteria.
- Harmful or fatal if swallowed
- Avoid contact with the skin
- Do not get in open cuts or sores
- If in contact with eyes, call a physician immediately
Commonly used cleaning products will kill the bacteria necessary for optimal septic system operation. For example the following products regularly used on a daily basis will cause problems to the system: Detergents · bleach · disinfectants · acids · sink & tub cleaners · toilet cleaners · cleaning compounds · caustic drain openers.
Bacteria necessary for solids digestion require a non-active biocatalyst to enhance the biological process and maintain the metabolism of the bacteria at a high level. This is essential as bacteria killing products reduce the bacterial population in septic systems if left untreated.
If your system has bacterial deficiency a non-active biocatalyst is the solution for optimum septic tank treatment. The non-active biocatalysts quickly promote the reproduction of bacteria for continued solids digestion and odor control in drains, pipes, septic tanks, and the soil absorption system. They work on grease, fats, soap scum, and the organic solids that ordinarily clog septic systems and keep the systems free flowing and odor-free.